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Guyana never had an oil industry — until now. And the rapid transformation is creating opportunities, but also concerns for the country's future. Kyle Bakx breaks down the fears about growing too much, too fast.

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Globe and Mail

7 hours ago

• Globe and Mail

2 No-Brainer, High-Yield Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is trading near all-time highs and has a pretty miserly 1.2% or so dividend yield. If you are an income investor, that suggests that you have your work cut out for you right now. But there are great investment options with high yields out there if you take the time to look. Two no-brainer choices today, if you have $2,000 or $20,000 to invest, are Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX). Here's what you need to know. Brookfield Renewable is positioned to grow Brookfield Renewable owns a globally diversified portfolio of clean energy assets. On the geographic front, its portfolio spans across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. On the technology front, the business has exposure to hydroelectric, solar, wind, energy storage, and nuclear power assets. It is as close to a one-stop shop as you can get in the renewable energy space. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » The interesting thing here, however, is that Brookfield Renewable is not a regulated utility. It largely sells its power under long-term contracts to others, including both companies and utilities. This actually gives it a lot of room to grow as the world increasingly shifts from carbon-based fuels toward cleaner alternatives. For example, it recently inked a deal with Microsoft to provide around 10.5 gigawatts of power that the technology giant will use to support its data center build-out. Basically, Brookfield Renewable can grow as it sees fit without having to kowtow to regulators who may put limits on its investment plans. And this brings up another interesting fact: Brookfield Renewable is run by Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM). Brookfield Asset Management has an over-100-year history of investing in infrastructure on a global scale. And it plans to increase its clean-energy investments, where Brookfield Renewable is a key source of funding, by around 100% by 2030. Buying Brookfield Renewable lets you partner with Brookfield Asset Management on that growth. There are two ways to buy in here. Brookfield Renewable Partners has a 5.6% yield. Brookfield Renewable Corporation has a 4.6% dividend yield. Both represent the exact same entity and have the exact same dividend payment. The yield difference is because demand for the corporate share class is higher, which makes sense given that large institutional investors are often barred from owning partnerships. Either way you go, Brookfield Renewable appears well positioned to expand its business as the world goes green. And you can collect a fat yield that has been regularly increased if you buy in right now. A $2,000 investment will get you 75 shares of the partnership units and 60 shares of the corporate shares. Chevron is out of favor for two reasons Chevron is a globally diversified, integrated energy giant offering an attractive 4.7% dividend yield. The dividend has been increased for an incredible 38 consecutive years. That's incredible because oil and natural gas prices tend to be highly volatile, which means that Chevron's top and bottom lines tend to be volatile, too. However, Chevron has an ace up its sleeve in the form of a strong balance sheet. A low level of leverage allows it to take on debt during industry downturns so it can continue to support its business and dividend. When oil prices recover, as they always have historically, it pays down debt in preparation for the next downturn. In addition to this rock-solid financial foundation, Chevron's diversified business also helps. With investments in energy production (the upstream), energy transportation (the midstream), and energy processing (the downstream), the peaks and valleys of oil prices get muted to some degree. That said, Chevron is out of favor right now, which has led to the lofty yield. Part of the reason for that is generally weak energy prices. Those low prices are impacting the entire energy sector. But Chevron also has some company-specific issues. First, it is attempting to buy Hess, but the process has turned out to be more complicated than hoped. Second, Chevron has investments in Venezuela, a tenuous country in which to invest. Those assets have become a bit of a political football. Neither of these things is good, but they aren't likely to derail Chevron over the long term. The currently high yield is an opportunity for investors who can think long term. You may have to suffer through some near-term lagging performance, but if you buy now, you'll get paid well for waiting around. A $2,000 investment in Chevron will get you around 13 shares. Looking for yield, start with this pair of high yielders With lofty yields, Brookfield Renewable and Chevron should both be attractive to dividend investors. But the real key to the story here is that both have strong businesses to support those dividends. If you think in decades and not days, these two high-yield stocks could be no-brainer additions to your portfolio right now. Should you invest $1,000 in Brookfield Renewable right now? Before you buy stock in Brookfield Renewable, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Brookfield Renewable wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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Globe and Mail

2 days ago

• Globe and Mail

Execution Over Exploration: The New Standard in Junior Mining

Magma Silver's strengthened board and recent financing suggest a fast-tracked exploration phase is ahead A shifting market narrative is forcing junior miners to prove scalability and execution, not just geology Peers like Barrick Gold, Silver X Mining, and Aftermath Silver highlight the strategic need for diversified growth and jurisdictional stability Capitalizing on Shifting Priorities in Precious Metals In a market once dominated by drill results and blue-sky potential, today's investors are demanding something more tangible: execution, scalability, and a clear path to near-term value creation. The junior mining sector, particularly in the gold-silver space, is undergoing a subtle but important pivot from pure exploration to project advancement, de-risking, and credible leadership. Against this backdrop, companies like Magma Silver Corp. (TSX-Venture: MGMA) (OTCQB:MAGMF) are beginning to separate from the noise. Fresh off a fully subscribed private placement and a corporate rebranding, Magma Silver is sharpening its strategic focus on project execution, capital efficiency, and leadership depth. Its Niñobamba Project in Peru offers not only substantial geological potential but a compelling narrative around disciplined growth, something increasingly rare in early-stage explorers. A Leadership Signal: Strategic Capital and Veteran Insight The company's recent fully subscribed $1.5 million private placement speaks volumes about market appetite for well-structured early-stage opportunities. The proceeds are earmarked for advancing the Niñobamba Project, with drilling expected in Q3 2025. Furthermore, the appointment of Michael Townsend to the board marks a notable shift in governance maturity. Townsend, a seasoned financier and founding partner of Altus Capital Partners, has a track record of raising over $180 million in equity across resource and tech sectors. His appointment underscores the company's intent to combine exploration success with capital markets precision. The move mirrors recent strategic regional moves seen in more advanced peers like Aftermath Silver Ltd. (TSX-Venture: AAG) (OTCQX: AAGFF), which is actively developing two South American projects: the Berenguela silver-copper-manganese project in Peru and the Challacollo silver project in Chile. This focused strategy allows the company to advance development-stage assets with a clear path to feasibility and long-term value creation. Geopolitical Clarity in a Foggy Global Market Peru's mining-friendly framework continues to shine amid growing political risk in other jurisdictions. While majors like Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX) are doubling down on politically complex regions such as Pakistan and the DRC, junior companies like Magma Silver and Silver X Mining (TSX-Venture: AGX) (OTCQB: AGXPF) are leveraging Peru's more stable climate to progress exploration without regulatory overhang. A global juggernaut, Barrick is developing the massive Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan (one of the world's largest undeveloped copper-gold projects) with a 50% ownership stake, seeking to secure upwards of $2-3 billion in international financing with plans to finalize funding in the third quarter. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Barrick has already built Kibali into Africa's largest gold mine and is now looking to invest in additional gold and copper opportunities in partnership with the DRC government. Both investments represent significant commitments to politically complex but resource-rich regions where Barrick sees substantial growth potential. Silver X is advancing the Nueva Recuperada district with a focus on becoming a mid-tier producer. The flagship project spans 20,472 hectares in Peru's Huancavelica region and contains more than 200 exploration targets across three key mining units: Tangana, Plata, and Red Silver. The company recently announced a significant increase in mineral resource estimates for the project in February 2025 and secured CA$3.5 million to fast-track silver expansion, while currently producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc from its operating Tangana Mining Unit. The efforts from a major like Barrick to ramp up production and improve cost profiles mirror the kind of scalability that investors are now looking for across the junior space. For Magma, the lesson is clear: jurisdictional predictability plus a clear operational timeline equals greater market traction. De-Risking the Narrative: From Drill Holes to Deliverables While Magma Silver's Niñobamba asset has already benefited from over $14.5 million in historical exploration, the company is now positioned to reframe the narrative from "what might be there" to "how soon can we prove it." The upcoming drill program will focus on defining mineralized zones with high-grade gold and silver potential across multiple targets. This is the same track that Silver X and Aftermath Silver are taking. Aftermath, which recently updated its Berenguela Project's resource estimate in Peru, has shown that layered milestones and regular deliverables, not just high-grade assays, are critical to investor confidence. Magma appears to be taking that cue, aligning its upcoming work program with measurable progress in both technical and regulatory arenas. A Junior Ready for Prime Time In an industry often clouded by overpromising and underdelivering, Magma Silver Corp. is quietly building a foundation for sustained value. With strong historical data, a tightly scoped development plan, and an increasingly seasoned leadership team, Magma has the early markings of a junior with staying power. As investor focus turns toward execution and jurisdictional clarity, companies like Magma, operating in a proven district and backed by strategic capital, may be among the few juniors capable of making the leap from speculative asset to strategic opportunity. Disclaimer: All opinions and information provided above are intended for educational and research purposes only. The information provided above should be used as a starting point for conducting any research on the public companies discussed. 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National Post

3 days ago

• National Post

Colombian Superintendent of Finance Approves Current Public Tender Offer for Mineros Shares

Article content MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (' Mineros ' or the ' Company ') announces that the Colombian Superintendent of Finance (the ' SFC ') has accepted the application made by Sun Valley Investments AG (' Sun Valley ') on May 27, 2025 to make a public tender offer in Colombia to acquire between 8% and 11%, being a minimum of 23,978,993 and a maximum of 32,971,115, of the issued and subscribed ordinary shares of Mineros (' Mineros Shares ') through the facilities of the Colombia Stock Exchange (' BVC ') at an offering price of Colombian peso $5,500 per share, payable in cash in Colombian pesos or U.S. dollars (the ' Offer '). Article content The acceptance period for the Offer will start on June 24, 2025, and end on July 8, 2025, but may be extended without exceeding 30 business days in total, in accordance with applicable Colombian laws. Article content Sun Valley currently owns 172,122,705 Mineros Shares representing 57.42% of the Mineros Shares. Article content In accordance with Colombian laws, trading in Mineros Shares on the BVC, which was halted since May 27, 2025, when the SFC issued a public notice announcing Sun Valley's application to make a public tender offer, has not resumed as of this date. Trading in Mineros Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (' TSX ') was not halted in connection with the Offer and is expected to continue unaffected. Article content ABOUT MINEROS S.A. Article content Mineros is a gold mining company headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The Company has a diversified asset base, with relatively low-cost mines in Colombia and Nicaragua and a pipeline of development and exploration projects throughout the region. Article content The board of directors and management of Mineros have extensive experience in mining, corporate development, finance and sustainability. Mineros has a long track record of maximizing shareholder value and delivering solid annual dividends. For almost 50 years Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and sustainability at all its operations. Article content Mineros' common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MSA', and on the Colombia Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MINEROS'. Article content Election of Directors – Electoral Quotient System Article content The Company has been granted an exemption from the individual voting and majority voting requirements applicable to listed issuers under Toronto Stock Exchange policies, on grounds that compliance with such requirements would constitute a breach of Colombian laws and regulations which require the directors to be elected on the basis of a slate of nominees proposed for election pursuant to an electoral quotient system. For further information, please see the Company's most recent annual information form, available on the Company's website at and from SEDAR+ at Article content This news release contains 'forward looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking information includes statements that use forward looking terminology such as 'may', 'could', 'would', 'will', 'should', 'intend', 'target', 'plan', 'expect', 'budget', 'estimate', 'forecast', 'schedule', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'continue', 'potential', 'view' or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Such forward looking information includes, without limitation, statements with respect to the Offer, including its terms, timing, regulatory approval, and acceptance period; halting and resumption of trading of Mineros Shares on the TSX and BVC; the Company's planned exploration, development and production activities; and any other statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future plans, intentions, levels of activity, results, performance or achievements. Article content Forward looking information is based upon estimates and assumptions of management considering management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this news release. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, the assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, social, economic, political, regulatory, competitive and other risks and uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Article content For further information of these and other risk factors, please see the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's annual information form dated March 25, 2024, available on SEDAR+ at The Company cautions that the foregoing lists of important assumptions and factors are not exhaustive. Other events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information contained herein. There can be no assurance that forward looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For further information, please contact: