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Noble Plains Uranium Secures Duck Creek Project in Heart of Powder River Basin Uranium District
Over 4,000 Historic Drill Holes Outline 3-Mile Uranium Trend in One of America's Most Prolific ISR Districts Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2025) - Noble Plains Uranium Corp. (TSXV: NOBL) (OTCQB: IXIXF) (FSE: INE0) ("Noble Plains" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a property option agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Duck Creek Project ("Duck Creek Property", "Duck Creek", the "Project", or the "Property"), a strategically located brownfield uranium asset in Wyoming's highly productive Powder River Basin. The Project spans 4,133 acres (6.5 square miles) of mineral rights and is directly surrounded by a cluster of major in-situ recovery ("ISR") uranium resources and operations—including those held by Uranium Energy Corp., Cameco Corporation, and GTI Energy Limited (see Figure 1). These neighboring operations, together with the Project's dense historical drill coverage and shallow roll-front mineralization, strongly support the prospectivity and strategic value of Duck Creek. "Duck Creek sits in the heart of a proven uranium district and is backed by an enormous amount of historical drilling, giving us high confidence in the geological potential," said Drew Zimmerman, President of Noble Plains. "This is exactly the kind of brownfield project we target—shallow mineralization, extensive data, and near existing infrastructure. It aligns with our goal of building out pounds in the ground quickly and efficiently to provide shareholders real leverage to the uranium market." The Property includes 78 lode mining claims (1,573 acres) and four State of Wyoming mineral leases (2,560 acres). Importantly, the Project hosts a 3-mile-long corridor of high-density drilling completed by Kerr-McGee Nuclear Corporation in the 1970s. A total of 4,068 historical drill holes outline a consistent, shallow roll-front uranium system within the Eocene-aged Wasatch Formation, with mineralization occurring from less than 50 feet to 260 feet below surface. Surface features also show evidence of historic open-pit production from these same mineralized zones (see Figure 2). "The Powder River Basin is reasserting its importance as a centre of U.S. uranium production," added Paul Cowley, CEO of Noble Plains. "Our review of the historic dataset for Duck Creek confirmed not only the continuity of near-surface mineralization, but also significant upside in the untested deeper Fort Union Formation which hosts resources and production from many of our neighbours. It's a rare combination of near-term development potential and meaningful exploration upside." Figure 1: Duck Creek Project Surrounded by resource and production projects To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Note: source of resource numbers: Allemand-Ross, Barge, and Ludeman projects, from 2022-09 technical report Exhibit 96.1. Smith Ranch Highland, from Cameco website. Lo Herma, from company website. Technical and scientific information disclosed from neighbouring properties does not necessarily apply to the Duck Creek Project. Figure 2: 3-mile-long trend of high-density historic drilling and historic production areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: A National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report is nearing completion and will present an exploration target of pounds of uranium based on the historical drilling, prepared by an independent Qualified Person. Noble Plains has spent the last two months conducting a detailed review of the drillhole database and modeling key mineralized zones, and the Company is confident in both the data quality and the resource potential. Confirmation drilling is planned for later this year to advance the Project toward an initial NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate. Strategic Context Wyoming has produced over 238 million pounds of uranium since the 1950s, with the Powder River Basin(the "PRB") representing a key district in that legacy of production. With ISR now the dominant extraction method in the PRB and Wyoming overall, Duck Creek represents a low-impact, low-cost path to resource development. ISR mining allows for faster permitting, minimal surface disturbance, and lower capital and operating costs-aligned with Noble Plains' strategy of environmentally responsible uranium development. The addition of Duck Creek significantly strengthens Noble Plains' Wyoming portfolio, following the Company's recent acquisitions in the Shirley Basin, including the Shirley Central project announced earlier this month (see news release dated June 3, 2025). Terms of Transaction The Company has entered into a property option agreement (the "Agreement") effective June 13, 2025, with a private vendor (the "Optionor") pursuant to which the Company can acquire an 80% interest in the Duck Creek Property over three years. Pursuant to the Agreement and within seven days of TSX Venture Exchange approval, the Company will (a) pay US$250,000 to the Optionor; (b) reimburse the Optionor staking costs and Bureau of Land Management fees; and (c) issue 1,250,000 shares of Noble Plains ("Shares") to the Optionor. On or before the first anniversary of the Agreement, the Company will (a) pay a further US$300,000 to the Optionor, and (b) issue 1,500,000 Shares to the Optionor (or pay US$200,000 to the Optionor at the Optionor's option). On or before the second anniversary of the Agreement, the Company will (a) pay a further US$450,000 to the Optionor, and (b) issue 1,500,000 Shares to the Optionor (or pay US$300,000 to the Optionor at the Optionor's option). On or before the third anniversary of the Agreement, the Company will (a) pay US$500,000 to the Optionor, and (b) issue 1,250,000 Shares to the Optionor (or pay US$400,000 to the Optionor at the Optionee's option), at which time a joint venture will be created on a 80:20 ratio, subject to a 1% net smelter royalty retained by the Optionor. The Duck Creek Property option transaction requires acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange prior to closing. No finder's fees are being paid in connection with the Duck Creek Property transaction and the Shares to be issued pursuant to the Agreement will be subject to the statutory hold period of four months from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The Shares have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to available exemptions therefrom. About Noble Plains Uranium Corp. Noble Plains Uranium (TSXV: NOBL) is focused on acquiring and advancing U.S.-based uranium projects amenable to In-Situ Recovery (ISR)-the most capital-efficient and environmentally responsible method of uranium extraction. The Company targets historically explored, geologically robust projects in uranium-friendly jurisdictions with the goal of rapidly delineating NI 43-101 resources and building out a pipeline of ISR-development opportunities. "Paul Cowley", CEO For further information, please contact Paul CowleyTelephone: (604) 340-7711 Website: Bradley Parkes, VP Exploration and Director of Noble Plains Uranium Corp., is the Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, who has read and approved the technical content of this news release. Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operations and activities of Noble Plains, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things, the acquisition of an 80% interest in the Duck Creek Property, the merits of the Project, including potential mineralization therein, completion of an NI 43-101 compliant technical report on the Property, and the planned 2025 exploration program to advance the Project towards an NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Noble Plains, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to obtain TSX Venture Exchange approval, the ability of the Company to complete proposed exploration work, the results of exploration, continued availability of capital, and changes in general economic, market and business conditions. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items. Readers are urged to refer to the Company's filings on SEDAR+ at for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects. Noble Plains does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, change, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulations Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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Solar Panel Recycling Market worth $1.12 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The report "Solar Panel Recycling Market by Type (Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline), Shelf Life (Early Loss, Normal Loss), Process (Mechanical, Hybrid), Material (Silicon, Metal, Plastic, Glass) - Global Forecast to 2030", solar panel recycling market size is projected to grow from USD 0.39 billion in 2024 to USD 1.12 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19.5% during the forecast period. A number of factors are creating demand for the solar panel recycling market. Increased adoption of solar energy around the world is leading to an increasing number of end-of-life panels that need to be disposed of. Environmental regulations and government policies related to the environment, encourage the responsible disposal of solar panels by proper recycling, as well as promoting circular economy waste practices. Authorization of the environmental dangers related to the improper disposal of solar panels has led to the urgent need for the more environmentally friendly recycling of these panels. In addition, there is an economic incentive based on the recovery of materials such as silicon, silver, and aluminum from panels that have been disposed of as well. Browse in-depth TOC on "Solar Panel Recycling Market" 140 – Tables60 – Figures200 – Pages Download PDF Brochure: Polycrystalline is anticipated to be the largest segment of the solar panel recycling market, based on type, during the forecast period Polycrystalline panels accounted for the largest market share of the solar panel recycling market mainly because they are used extensively in initial solar installations and are relatively affordable to manufacture. The panels have been the most preferred type for large-scale solar installations for the last two decades, particularly in the emerging and price-conscious markets, because of their relatively lower production cost compared to monocrystalline types. Consequently, a large proportion of old and retired solar panels that make it to the recycling pipeline today are polycrystalline. Polycrystalline panels have recoverable materials like glass, aluminum, and silicon that are easy to recover, making mechanical recycling techniques more viable and cost-effective. Their less complex cell structure also makes dismantling easier, with shorter processing time and cost. Early loss is anticipated to be the larger segment of the solar panel recycling market, based on shelf life, during the forecast period Early loss accounted for the larger market share of the solar panel recycling market due to the failure and premature disposal of early-installed panels as a result of unexpected failure. Most of these early-generation panels experienced defects during manufacture, were poor-quality materials, or where installation methods were inferior, resulting in compromised performance and reliability. The rapid development of solar tech has also led some system owners to upgrade to new, more efficient panels earlier than their life expectancy, adding volumes of discarded panels. In contrast to panels reaching their typical end-of-life, early-loss panels are entering the recycling stream in greater-than-expected volumes, spurring an immediate demand for recycling solutions. Request Sample Pages: Hybrid is anticipated to be the larger segment of the solar panel recycling market, based on process, during the forecast period Hybrid recycling accounted for the higher share of the solar panel recycling market due to its ability to achieve maximum material recovery and meet the continuous demand for materials in the marketplace. Unlike pure mechanical recycling, hybrid recycling offers a way to extract a broader range using mechanical, thermal, and chemical processes and yields high-purity silicon, silver, and rare metals. Hybrid methods will be especially effective for modern, high-efficiency solar panels with more complex materials, such as monocrystalline solar panels, which have ultimately combined and integrated various technologies. As environmental regulations become stricter to promote a circular economy, hybrid recycling provides value in sustainability and economic prosperity with less waste sent to landfills, increased recovery of critical raw material, and advanced recovery choices. Additionally, with increasing investments into advances in recycling processes, hybrid recycling will be an efficient, scalable, and commercially viable commitment for businesses. Metal is anticipated to be the largest segment of the solar panel recycling market, based on material, during the forecast period Metals accounted for the largest share of the solar panel recycling market because they represent a larger share of valuable, reclaimable materials in photovoltaic panels. Aluminium, copper, and silver are some of the key metals that are used as materials in the frames of panels, wiring, and contacts and therefore find high demand in recycling processes. Aluminium frames, especially, are present in high volumes and are easy to differentiate, which allows inexpensive recycling with high rates of recovery. Silver and copper, although they occur in lesser amounts, contribute significant economic value based on their relatively high market values and usage in different industries. Metals retain their properties when they are recycled and hence reused in producing new materials, contributing to circular economy objectives. The fact that metals are relatively easy to extract compared to other intricate materials such as silicon or plastics significantly increases their dominance in the recycling industry. Request Customization: Europe is expected to be the largest region of the solar panel recycling market during the forecast period Europe holds the largest market share in solar panel recycling due to its robust regulatory framework, advanced recycling infrastructure, and an overall commitment to sustainability. European countries have established comprehensive policy frameworks and targets to manage photovoltaic waste properly, stimulating investments in specialized recycling units. The relatively early adoption of solar energy in Europe means that a significant number of panels have reached or are approaching the end-of-life, further pushing the demand for recycling facilities. The region's emphasis on circular economy principles presents further opportunities for recycling as it encourages the recovery and reuse of economically valuable materials from solar panels, such as silicon, glass, or metals, as needed. With significant levels of both, public awareness and government support promoting green initiatives, conditions appear to be favorable for a rapidly growing emerging market for solar panel recycling. To enable an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, the report includes the profiles of some of the top players in the solar panel recycling market. First Solar (US), Reiling GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), The Retrofit Companies, Inc. (US), Rinovasol Global Services B. V. (Netherlands), ROSI (France), We Recycle Solar (US), SILCONTEL LTD (Israel), Etavolt Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), PV Industries (Australia), and SOLARCYCLE, Inc. (US). 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Jimmy Kimmel Socks Trump Below The Belt With A Stinging Joke About His 'Poles'
Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump over a bizarre White House ceremony held for the raising of two new flagpoles on the lawn. 'I think what happened was someone told Trump his poll numbers were bad and he was like, 'Well, then, let's add two more poles,'' Kimmel said. Trump bragged that the poles are 'magnificent' and 'the largest you'll ever see' as he and others gathered to watch them erected. Except he wouldn't use that word. 'I'm not gonna use that word,' Trump said. 'Do you know what that is? The word? It starts with an 'E.' You know what the word is?' Kimmel wondered aloud if the word might be 'Eric,' then hit the president with a joke that landed below the belt. 'We do know what the word that starts with an 'E' is, and I'm guessing you haven't been able to achieve one in many years. Hence, the poles,' Kimmel fired back. 'Now he's an erection denier, too!' See more in his Wednesday night monologue:
