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Commerce Resources (CCE.V) on Friday struck a merger agreement under which Australia-listed Mont Roy

MONTREAL, April 11, 2025 /CNW/ — Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXV: CCE, FSE: D7H0) ("Commerce") is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement with Mont Royal Resources Limited (ASX: MRZ) ("Mont Royal") to merge the two companies. Under the agreement, Mont Royal will acquire 100% of Commerce's issued and outstanding shares through a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).

The merger will create a Québec-focused critical minerals explorer and developer, combining Commerce's Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project and Eldor Niobium Project with Mont Royal's Northern Lights Lithium Project.

The newly combined entity will be dual-listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), enhancing access to capital and liquidity. The merger also unites experienced leadership teams with strong track records in capital markets, project development, and operations.

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FMC's portfolio of distinctive pheromone products for row crops leads a new era in crop protection and pest management

PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading agricultural sciences company, today announced it has received registration in Brazil for Sofero™ Fall pheromone targeting fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Sofero™ Fall is the first in the company's lineup of distinctive pheromone products for row crops offering growers a novel approach to sustainably control pests, manage resistance and boost productivity.

"The registration of Sofero™ Fall in Brazil marks a significant milestone in our efforts to bring high-performance, sustainable crop protection solutions to growers," said Ronaldo Pereira, FMC president. "We are excited to provide growers with a powerful new tool in the battle against fall armyworm. Fall armyworm has developed resistance to many traditional insecticides, and growers are seeking alternative solutions to complement their existing practices. Sofero™ Fall offers an efficient and sustainable way to overcome mounting resistance challenges and enhance the performance of their pest management programs."

Sofero™ Fall features an innovative mode of action based on mating disruption. This breakthrough technology harnesses the powerful signals of pheromones to naturally disrupt the mating cycles of fall armyworm, preventing it from reproducing. By breaking the pest cycle before the next generation can emerge, Sofero™ Fall protects crops in the early stages of development, reducing damage and supporting healthy growth. The unique, sprayable formulation leverages FMC's proprietary microencapsulation technology to improve stability and extend its effectiveness, optimizing performance and providing growers with longer-lasting protection.

Sofero™ Fall is the first product to launch under FMC's global Sofero™ pheromone solutions brand. The Sofero™ portfolio of products will target destructive pests in key crops including rice, corn, cotton and soybeans. Sofero™ pheromone solutions are designed to be used as part of an integrated program, combined with synthetics, biologicals and precision technologies to improve operational efficiency.

"Sofero™ pheromone solutions inspire a new way to think about crop protection – one that is focused on prevention over treatment," continued Pereira. "With our extensive portfolio and global reach, FMC is uniquely positioned to bring these game-changing solutions to growers around the world, creating a more sustainable future for agriculture while solving real problems in the field."

Registration for Sofero™ Frugi pheromone, which also targets fall armyworm, is pending in Mexico and anticipated in 2027.

About FMC

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.

Sofero™ is a trademark of FMC Corporation and/or an affiliate. Always read and follow all label directions, restrictions and precautions for use. Products listed here may not be registered for sale or use in all states, countries or jurisdictions.

Statement under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: FMC and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are "forward-looking" and provide other than historical information, including statements contained in this press release, in FMC's other filings with the SEC, and in presentations, reports or letters to FMC stockholders.

In some cases, FMC has identified these forward-looking statements by such words or phrases as "outlook", "will likely result," "is confident that," "expect," "expects," "should," "could," "may," "will continue to," "believe," "believes," "anticipates," "predicts," "forecasts," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "intends" or similar expressions identifying "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the negative of those words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current views and assumptions regarding future events, future business conditions and the outlook for the company based on currently available information. The forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. These statements are qualified by reference to the risk factors included in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the "2024 Form 10-K"), the section captioned "Forward-Looking Information" in Part II of the 2024 Form 10-K and to similar risk factors and cautionary statements in all other reports and forms filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the above cautionary statement.

We specifically decline to undertake any obligation, and specifically disclaims any duty, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, except as may be required by law.

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We recently published a list of 8 Worst Small Cap Agriculture Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) stands against other worst small cap agriculture stocks to buy.

To supply the world’s demands for food and raw materials, the agriculture sector—which includes growing crops and rearing livestock—is essential to global sustainability. According to data from the Business Research Company, the industry is predicted to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from $14.36 trillion in 2024 to $15.50 trillion in 2025, demonstrating its continued importance as a pillar of the global economy. Despite its value, the industry has experienced structural changes throughout the years due to resource management, changing global demand, and technological improvements.

However, fears concerning stunted productivity and sustainability have appeared in recent years, creating obstacles for long-term growth. A significant shift in the sector has been the growing contribution of the Global South—Africa, Asia, and Latin America—which has accounted for 73% of world agricultural output by 2020. McKinsey & Company predicts that as these rising markets modernize their agricultural processes, their proportion of production will grow even more. This change has been fueled by advances in crop science, irrigation techniques, and mechanization, which have enabled larger yields with the same land resources. Furthermore, reducing inflation in the United States around the end of 2024 has helped reduce input costs, notably in energy, resulting in higher margins for agricultural producers.

Despite these encouraging signs, the industry’s efficiency, as measured by Total Factor Productivity (TFP), has slowed. The global TFP growth rate decreased from 1.6% in the early 2000s to 0.9% during the past decade. With food consumption expected to increase by 60% by 2050, sluggish productivity raises concerns about future food security, price increases, and increased environmental constraints. Likewise, The Farm Products sector has experienced negative year-to-date and one-year returns. In contrast, global food commodity prices rose in February 2025, driven by rising sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil costs.

To address these difficulties, the sector is focusing on sustainability-driven solutions, notably connected agriculture. This entails the use of advanced technologies to improve, manage, and regulate farming operations. Advances in digital technologies have made it feasible to collect and use massive amounts of data at low cost, hence increasing crop yields while reducing resource consumption, such as water, fertilizers, and seeds. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global connected agricultural market was valued at $1.84 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow to $7.22 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 19.1% over the forecast period. In 2018, North America dominated the global market, accounting for a 34.06% share in 2018.

Given these characteristics, maintaining agricultural expansion would necessitate major investment in next-generation farming technologies and sustainable practices. According to McKinsey & Company, advances in agricultural technology have the potential to deliver a 25% rise in global output over the next decade while improving efficiency and lowering environmental impact. Meanwhile, the sector remains a crucial engine of the US economy, accounting for more than $1.5 trillion in GDP in 2023, or 5.5% of economic output.

Agriculture is the foundation of global economic stability, supporting billions of people globally. However, despite its central role, not all stocks in the industry have performed well.

Our Methodology

For this article, we started by using Finviz screeners to identify stocks in the agricultural inputs and farm products industries. From this expanded list, we chose companies with strong market capitalization. Next, we looked at how many hedge funds were invested in these companies because we believe that stocks with a high level of hedge fund interest do well. Finally, we determined the short percentage of float for each firm, which represents the level of negative sentiment or short interest in the stock. The companies were then sorted in ascending order according to their short proportion of float.

Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).

Is FMC Corporation (FMC) the Worst Small Cap Agriculture Stock to Buy?

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FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

% of Short Float: 5.34%

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is an agricultural sciences firm that provides crop protection solutions to key global markets. The company creates and sells insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and biologicals that improve crop yield and quality. It also offers seed treatment products and plant health solutions, which are distributed through its own sales teams, alliance partners, and independent distributors.

Despite sharing an EPS of $1.79 for the fourth quarter that ended December 31, 2024, which was above expectations of $1.65, FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) suffered considerable revenue pressure. Q4 sales fell to $1.22 billion, missing expectations, while full-year revenue fell 5%. Furthermore, channel inventory concerns in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe, along with pricing pressure and rising generic competition for important products such as Rynaxypyr, created pressure on earnings.

However, FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) increased Q4 EBITDA by 33% year-on-year to $339 million, with a record Q4 EBITDA margin of 27.7%. Furthermore, the company outperformed its restructuring expectations, resulting in $165 million in net savings for 2024. However, these cost-cutting measures were overshadowed by increased inventory levels, notably in Brazil, prompting the corporation to rethink its market strategy and distribution methods.

Moreover, a 5% foreign exchange headwind further affected sales, while changing customer behavior and persistent destocking patterns posed additional short-term issues. Despite lowering gross debt by approximately $600 million and creating $614 million in free cash flow, the company’s prospects remain bleak.

Looking ahead, FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) predicts a rough 2025, calling it a “correction year.” The company predicts Q1 2025 revenue to fall 16% year-on-year, with Q1 EBITDA falling around 28%. Furthermore, weak growth predictions and ongoing financial challenges have driven investor sell-offs, causing FMC’s stock to fall 41.4% in the last year, making it one of the worst agriculture stocks.

Overall, FMC ranks 7th on our list of worst small cap agriculture stocks to buy. While we acknowledge the potential of FMC, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than FMC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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PHILADELPHIA, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced that Pierre Brondeau, FMC chairman and chief executive officer, and Andrew Sandifer, FMC executive vice president and chief financial officer, will speak at the BMO Capital Markets Global Farm to Market Conference on May 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast will be available at www.fmc.com/investors.

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We recently published a list of 14 Best Farmland and Agriculture Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) stands against other best farmland and agriculture stocks to buy now.

The American Agriculture Sector and Trump’s Tariffs

At the beginning of March, the White House announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and additional 10% tariffs on China. While President Trump granted a one-month tariff delay for automakers and paused the same for certain Mexican and Canadian goods until April 2, he announced in an interview with Fox News that tariffs “could go up” with time.

Since tariffs on Chinese goods weren’t a part of the exemptions, China imposed retaliatory tariffs on the US, particularly targeting US agricultural goods. Specifically, a 10% tariff was imposed on American soybeans, while corn was hit with an additional 15% charge. CNBC reported that China is prepared to fight “any type of war” with the United States. The news channel reported that the Chinese Embassy in the US reported in a post on X:

“If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end.”

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson also labeled the American fentanyl-related explanation for imposing tariffs a “flimsy excuse.”

Could Tariffs Reduce Agriculture Goods Prices for Americans?

On March 4, Landus Cooperative CEO, Matt Carstens, appeared on CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to talk about how tariffs could potentially slash the prices of various agricultural products and discuss the long-term benefits of these tariffs on agricultural markets. He said that a significant need to find markets exists for American farmers. Corn makes up about 20% of any given year that the US exports to other countries, while soybean reaches up to as much as 50% of America’s production going to other markets. This creates an interesting dynamic that puts considerable pressure on the ongoing circumstances.

Carstens was of the view that the American farmers hopefully understand that the government is playing the long game here and working on something that would hopefully be significantly profitable for America in the long run. That translates to opportunities for farmers to get the most for commodities, something that they need to a great extent at the present. However, in the short term, we have to deal with these changes in the market.

In other words, Carstens said that the scenario could benefit consumers because the US is flooded with the said agricultural product. Since it is comparatively more expensive to export these products, American consumers get cheaper soybeans and corn, but the farmers potentially lose their export business. There is, thus, a balance that comes into play. The market will certainly see price decreases as export slows and supply increases. However, the farmers are dealing with prices that continue to escalate amid other costs.

Our Methodology

We sifted through stock screeners, financial media reports, and ETFs to compile a list of 30 farmland and agriculture stocks and chose the top 14 most popular stocks among hedge funds. The list is ordered in ascending order of the number of hedge funds as of fiscal Q4 2024. We sourced the hedge fund sentiment data from Insider Monkey’s database.

FMC Corporation (FMC) – “FMC Fumbled! Jim Cramer Says Stay Away After a ‘Terrible Quarter'”

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FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is an agricultural sciences company that provides solutions for plant health, crop protection, pest control, agriculture, and turf management. Its brand portfolio includes Rynaxypyr, Cyazypyr, Authority, Boral, Centium, Command, Gamit, Talstar, Hero, Quartzo, and Presence.

The company reported $1.22 billion in revenue in fiscal Q4 2024, reflecting a 7% growth over fiscal Q4 2023. Volume growth, primarily for the company’s growth portfolio, supported this growth. Organic revenue also rose 12% year-over-year, excluding the impact of foreign currencies. On March 24, Analyst Laurence Alexander from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), keeping the price target at $49.00. The analyst said that overall market conditions look favorable, supported by stable demand for fruits and vegetables and benign weather patterns. This stability is anticipated to support FMC Corporation’s (NYSE:FMC) near-term performance.

The analyst also said that the company boasts a robust R&D pipeline and cyclical leverage, which are key growth drivers.

Overall, FMC ranks 2nd on our list of best farmland and agriculture stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the potential for FMC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than FMC but trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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FMC Corporation FMC benefits from efforts to expand its product portfolio through new product launches and its restructuring actions amid headwinds from pricing pressures and de-stocking.FMC’s shares are down 44.8% in a year compared with the Zacks Agriculture – Operations industry’s 20.2% decline.Let’s find out why FMC stock is worth retaining at the moment.

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New Products, Restructuring Actions Aid FMC Stock

FMC remains focused on strengthening its product portfolio. It is investing in technologies as well as new product launches to enhance value to the farmers. New products launched in Europe, North America and Asia are gaining significant traction. Product introductions are expected to support the company’s results this year. The acquisition of BioPhero ApS, a Denmark-based pheromone research and production company, also adds biologically produced state-of-the-art pheromone insect control technology to the company’s product portfolio and R&D pipeline, highlighting FMC's role as a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions.The company is seeing strong performance of its growth portfolio, including Cyazypyr active and new active ingredients fluindapyr and Isoflex Active, which are generating higher sales. FMC expects Cyazypyr active sales to grow in the low-to-mid-teens from 2025-2027. It also sees fluindapyr sales to be more than $150 million in 2025. Isoflex Active sales are projected to be about $100 million in 2025.FMC is also making progress with its global restructuring and cost-reduction program. It saw benefits from restructuring of $165 million on full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA, with more than $225 million run rate savings expected by the end of 2025. The benefits of restructuring actions are expected to be reflected in the company's margins in 2025.

De-stocking, Pricing & FX Headwinds Weigh on FMC Stock

FMC faces near-term headwinds from inventory de-stocking. Continued active inventory management is expected to weigh on the company’s volumes. The company is seeing channel de-stocking in India and Latin America. FMC projects revenues for the first quarter to be in the $750-$800 million range, indicating a 16% decrease at the midpoint from the same period in 2024. Volume is expected to fall as customers in various countries continue to cut inventories and retailers and growers make cautious purchases in an environment of low commodity prices.Weaker prices are also likely to weigh on the company’s revenues in 2025. It faced headwinds from weaker prices in the fourth quarter. The pricing headwind is expected to continue in the first quarter of 2025. FMC sees mid-to-high-single digit price decline in the first quarter mainly due to the price adjustments for diamide partner contracts. For full-year 2025, it expects a low-to-mid-single digit price decline. Lower pricing is expected to hurt its sales and margins.The company faces challenges from unfavorable currency translation stemming from a stronger U.S. dollar. It saw a 5% currency headwind on its revenues in the fourth quarter. FMC expects a low to-mid-single-digit headwind on its top line from currency swings in 2025, with significant impacts expected from the Brazilian real, the Turkish lira and the euro.

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FMC’s Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks

FMC currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Ingevity Corporation NGVT, ArcelorMittal S.A. MT and Carpenter Technology Corporation CRS. While NGVT sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), MT and CRS carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ingevity’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $4.45, indicating a rise of 26.8% from year-ago levels. The consensus estimate for NGVT’s 2025 earnings has increased by 29% in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ArcelorMittal’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $3.87, indicating a rise of 31.2% from year-ago levels. MT beat the consensus estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while it missed once. In this time frame, it has delivered an earnings surprise of roughly 4.1%, on average. The consensus estimate for Carpenter Technology for the current fiscal year stands at $6.95, reflecting a 46.6% year-over-year increase. CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 15.7%.

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We recently published a list of Jim Cramer Nailed These 11 Stock Picks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses.

On Thursday, April 3rd, the host of Mad Money opened the most recent show by addressing the growing concerns surrounding the current tariff policies. He questioned the effectiveness of these tariffs as he asked:

“What’s the deal with these heavy-handed tariffs? Look, I’ve never been a dogmatic free trader. I believe in fair trade, a pretty fierce belief just so you know and we can only get that by lowering the boom on our trading partners who rip us off as a matter of policy.”

Cramer explained that while he has always supported the idea of tariffs in principle, especially when they are part of a well-thought-out strategy, he expressed frustration over how the new trade regime is being executed. He said he was taken aback by how poorly the administration was rolling out these changes, which he felt lacked a clear and coherent plan. Cramer then pointed out what James Surowiecki, the author of The Wisdom of Crowds, said about how the White House is calculating tariffs.

“The White House simply took our trade deficit with each country and then divided it by that country’s exports to America. Then they cut that number in half to determine the tariff rate we’d be slapping on the country in question.”

Cramer noted that just hours later, an unnamed official from the White House confirmed this and described it as “the sum of all unfair trade practices, the sum of all cheating.” Cramer called it ill-advised. Later in the day, President Trump made a statement suggesting that he might be open to reducing tariffs if presented with “phenomenal” offers. However, Cramer raised an important question: “Who determines what those offers are, and what do they even mean?” He admitted that he had no clear answer to that question.

“Here’s the bottom line: I wish I could get behind this new tariff regime because I’ve never been a free trader ever. But the White House doesn’t seem to understand what it’s trying to do and the not-really-reciprocal tariffs we got yesterday could do tremendous damage to the US economy, of course including the stock market, without changing the bad behavior of our trading partners. To me, this has become a lose-lose, which is very tough to accept because I wanted tariffs to change things, not to wreck things.”

Our Methodology

For this article, we compiled a list of 11 stocks that were discussed by Jim Cramer during Mad Money episodes that aired 1 year ago between April 5 and April 12. We then calculated their performance for the past 12 months, until April 2nd, 2025, market close. We have also included the hedge fund sentiment for the stocks, which we sourced from Insider Monkey’s Q4 2024 database of over 900 hedge funds. The stocks are listed in the order that Cramer mentioned them.

Please note that this article mentions Jim Cramer’s previous opinions and may not account for any changes to his opinions regarding the stocks that are mentioned. It is primarily an examination of how his previously provided opinions have panned out.

Jim Cramer Warns on FMC Corporation (FMC): “That’s a Longfall — Not Interested”FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is a crop protection and agricultural sciences company. Cramer was critical of the stock after it delivered disappointing guidance last year, warning viewers about its weakening fundamentals.

“FMC, up 6%. I took it, you know I looked it up, and I see one of the most horrendous shortfalls of the year at the beginning of February when FMC said its first-quarter earnings would be 21 to 43 cents; Wall Street was only looking for a buck a one. Man, that is really a shortfall. Shortfall is actually putting it lightly; that’s a longfall. The stock was at 119 last year; it’s now at 64. I’m not interested.”

FMC stock has collapsed 33% since then, confirming Cramer’s concerns about poor visibility and execution.

Jim Cramer acknowledged FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)’s fall in a more recent episode and shared his thoughts on the situation, saying this on the 5th of February:

“There’s a company called FMC. And that’s an agricultural company. It’s an old food machinery company, it’s based in Philadelphia. And the stock is down 35% today because they have inventory problems. Too much of the crop chemicals used for . . . corn, potatoes, and sorghum. I just remind that there are certain industries that are in this economy that are seemed to just, I don’t know we have to stay close to ag. That’s a very very bad number. And I’m kind of shocked because it’s a pretty reliable company. But the ag business maybe not as great as we think judging from the fact that they have a lot of insecticides, herbicides. So, stay close to ag.”

Overall, FMC ranks 4th on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. While we acknowledge the potential of FMC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than FMC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering FMC (FMC), which belongs to the Zacks Agriculture – Operations industry.

This chemical producer has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 26%.

For the last reported quarter, FMC came out with earnings of $1.79 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 per share, representing a surprise of 11.18%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.49 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.69 per share, delivering a surprise of 40.82%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For FMC, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

FMC currently has an Earnings ESP of +25%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on April 30, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

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Quite a few insiders have dramatically grown their holdings in FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) over the past 12 months. An insider's optimism about the company's prospects is a positive sign.

While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At FMC

In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when CEO & Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Pierre Brondeau bought US$1.9m worth of shares at a price of US$35.90 per share. That means that even when the share price was higher than US$35.44 (the recent price), an insider wanted to purchase shares. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels.

Over the last year, we can see that insiders have bought 65.60k shares worth US$2.4m. On the other hand they divested 4.93k shares, for US$294k. In total, FMC insiders bought more than they sold over the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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NYSE:FMC Insider Trading Volume April 7th 2025

There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. If investing in lesser known companies is your style, you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).

Insiders At FMC Have Bought Stock Recently

Over the last three months, we've seen significant insider buying at FMC. Not only was there no selling that we can see, but they collectively bought US$2.4m worth of shares. That shows some optimism about the company's future.

Insider Ownership Of FMC

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Insiders own 0.7% of FMC shares, worth about US$30m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.

What Might The Insider Transactions At FMC Tell Us?

It is good to see recent purchasing. And the longer term insider transactions also give us confidence. Given that insiders also own a fair bit of FMC we think they are probably pretty confident of a bright future. So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis about the stock, but it's also worthwhile knowing the risks facing this company. To help with this, we've discovered 4 warning signs (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in FMC.

But note: FMC may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.

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2025 Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for 100% Owned Luanga Project

VANCOUVER, BC, April 3, 2025 /CNW/ – Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO) (OTCQX: BRVMF), ("Bravo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed an independent technical report (the "Technical Report") prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") in respect of the updated mineral resource estimate for the Company's 100% owned Luanga palladium + platinum + rhodium + gold + nickel deposit ("Luanga deposit" or "Luanga PGM+Au+Ni deposit"), located in the Carajás Mineral Province, state of Pará, Brazil.

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The Technical Report, titled "NI 43-101 Independent Technical Report, Luanga PGM + Au + Ni Project Pará State, Brazil", is dated February 18, 2025, with an issue date of April 2, 2025, and was prepared for the Company by Porfírio Cabaleiro Rodriguez, BSc, FAIG and Bernardo Viana, BSc Geology, FAIG (each of whom is an independent qualified person within the meaning of such term under NI 43-101) of GE21 Consultoria Mineral.

The Technical Report can be found under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and also on its website (www.bravomining.com).

About Bravo Mining Corp.

Bravo is a Canadian and Brazil-based mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its PGM+Au+Ni Luanga Project, as well as our Cu-Au +/- Ni exploration opportunities in the world-class Carajás Mineral Province, Para State, Brazil.

Bravo is one of the most experienced explorers in Carajás. The team, comprising of local and international geologists, has a proven track record of PGM, nickel, and copper discoveries in the region. They have successfully taken a past IOCG greenfield project from discovery to development and production in the Carajás.

The Luanga Project is situated on mature freehold farming land and benefits from being located close to operating mines and a mining-experienced workforce, with excellent access and proximity to existing infrastructure, including road, rail, ports, and hydroelectric grid power. Bravo's current Environmental, Social and Governance activities includes planting more than 35,000 high-value trees in and around the project area, while hiring and contracting locally.

In 2025, the Luanga Project was granted a preliminary licence (see news release dated March 3, 2025) for the development of the project. Combined with the recently updated Mineral Resource Estimate which increased both tonnes and grade (see news release dated February 18, 2025), this places Luanga at the forefront of potential future PGM+Au+Ni projects globally, while benefitting from extensive infrastructure, an experienced work force, shallow depths amenable to potential open pit extraction, and in a geopolitically favourable location close to end-user markets.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FMC Corporation FMC recently entered into a partnership with Bayer to bring Isoflex active herbicide technology to the European Union (EU) and Great Britain. This partnership will also expand FMC's breakthrough weed control technology’s access throughout European markets.

The Herbicide Resistance Action Committee classified Isoflex active as a Group 13 herbicide. It has already received registration in Great Britain in 2024 and is pending EU registration, which is anticipated in 2025.

This herbicide offers European growers a powerful new solution for resistant grass weeds in cereals and other crops. It is expected to provide lasting control of key grass weeds, including those resistant to other herbicides, addressing a critical need in European agriculture. This market expansion will allow FMC access to an estimated 30 million planted hectares of winter cereals, bringing the Isoflex active ingredient to new growers and distributors.

FMC intends to commercialize its own formulations, and both companies will bring products containing Isoflex active to the winter cereals and oilseed rape markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Bayer will submit registrations and commercialize mixtures having Isoflex active and distribute the formulation developed by FMC for use in oilseed rape. The companies will jointly promote the Isoflex active brand. The product launches are anticipated in Great Britain later this year and in the EU in 2027, eventually contributing to food security.

The FMC stock has lost 30.2% over the past year compared with the 8.8% decline in the industry.

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FMC’s Zacks Rank and Key Picks

FMC currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Ingevity Corporation NGVT, Axalta Coating Systems AXTA and Carpenter Technology Corporation CRS. While NGVT and AXTA sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present, CRS carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ingevity’s current-year earnings is pegged at $4.45 per share. NGVT’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with the average surprise being 202.9%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Axalta’s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.51 per share. AXTA’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 16.28%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $6.95 per share. CRS’ earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 15.7%. Its shares have soared 156.6% in the past year.

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PHILADELPHIA, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, today announced an agreement with Bayer to commercialize products containing Isoflex™ active in the European Union (EU) and Great Britain. The partnership will expand access to FMC's breakthrough weed control technology, offering European growers a powerful new solution for resistant grass weeds in cereals and other crops.

Isoflex™ active, classified by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) as a Group 13 herbicide, received registration in Great Britain in 2024. Pending regulatory decisions, EU registration is anticipated in 2025. The novel herbicide provides lasting control of key grass weeds, including those resistant to other herbicides, addressing a critical need in European agriculture.

"This agreement will allow FMC to expand market access in the European Union and Great Britain, which has an estimated 30 million planted hectares of winter cereals, reaching new growers and distributors with our novel Isoflex™ active ingredient," said Ronaldo Pereira, FMC president. "We believe that Isoflex™ active will serve as a vital new rotational tool for European growers looking to control resistant weeds, especially grass weeds."

Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will bring products containing Isoflex™ active to the winter cereals and oilseed rape markets in the European Union and Great Britain. FMC plans to commercialize its own formulations powered by Isoflex™ active in the winter cereals, corn, oilseed rape and potato markets, while Bayer will submit registrations and commercialize mixtures containing Isoflex™ active for use in winter cereals and distribute a formulation developed by FMC for use in oilseed rape. Bayer will jointly promote the Isoflex™ active brand when referencing their mixtures and formulated product brands.

"In the face of climate change and pressure on food systems, farmers need effective tools to control weeds," said Frank Terhorst, executive vice president of strategy and sustainability at Bayer's Crop Science Division. "Herbicides like Isoflex™ active play an important part in that, to eventually contribute to food security. We are happy to make use of synergies with FMC to achieve this goal."

The European launches will build on FMC's successful global rollout of products powered by Isoflex™ active, which have already been registered and commercialized in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Pakistan, Uruguay and India. Product launches are anticipated in Great Britain later this year and in the EU in 2027, pending regulatory decisions. Products containing Isoflex™ active have exhibited pre-plant, pre-emergence and early post-emergence selectivity in major crops across the globe, including canola, cereals, oilseed rape and pulses.

To learn more about Isoflex™ active, please visit FMC.com/isoflexactive.

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About Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, "Health for all, Hunger for none," the company's products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2024, the Group employed around 93,000 people and had sales of 46.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 6.2 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com.

FMC and Isoflex are trademarks of FMC Corporation and/or an affiliate. Always read and follow all label directions, restrictions and precautions for use. Products listed here may not be registered for sale or use in all states, countries or jurisdictions.

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DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2025 / Solitario Resources Corp. ("Solitario") (NYSE American:XPL)(TSX:SLR) is pleased to report President and CEO Chris Herald will provide a live webcast presentation at the Mining Forum Europe on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 12:50 pm CEST in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Herald plans to review Solitario's 2024 maiden drilling program on its Golden Crest Gold property in South Dakota and its planned 2025 drilling program. An update on its advanced-stage Florida Canyon and Lik high-grade zinc projects will also be presented. To access the live presentation, please register in advance here.

About Solitario

Solitario is a natural resource exploration company focused on high-quality Tier-1 gold and zinc exploration projects. The Company is traded on the NYSE American ("XPL") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("SLR"). In addition to its South Dakota property holdings, Solitario holds a 50% joint venture interest (Teck Resources 50%) in the high-grade Lik zinc deposit in Alaska and a 39% joint venture interest (Nexa Resources 61%) in the high-grade Florida Canyon zinc project in Peru. At Florida Canyon, Solitario is carried to production through its joint venture arrangement with Nexa. Solitario's Management and Directors hold approximately 8.7% (excluding options) of the Company's 81.6 million shares outstanding. Solitario's cash balance and marketable securities stand at approximately US$5.8 million. Additional information about Solitario is available online at www.solitarioresources.com.

Solitario has a long history of committed Environmental, Social and Responsible Governance ("ESG") of its business. We realize ESG issues are also important to investors, employees, and all stakeholders, including the communities in which we work. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that supports positive environmental and social initiatives and responsible corporate governance. Importantly, we work with joint venture partners that not only value the importance of ESG issues in the conduct of their business on our joint venture projects but are leaders in the industry in this important segment of our business.

For More Information Please Contact:

Chris Herald, President and CEOSolitario Resources Corp.Tel. 303-534-1030 ext. 1

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TORONTO, March 27, 2025 /CNW/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") is pleased to announce a second tranche closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of units (the "Units"). For this second tranche, the Company issued an additional 1,364,000 Units at a price of $1.00 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,364,000. In aggregate, the Company has issued 4,000,000 Units at a price of $1.00 per Unit for total gross proceeds of $4,000,000 – inclusive of the first tranche closing and the second tranche closing.

The Securities offered pursuant to the Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws of any state of the United States and accordingly 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 exemptions therefrom. The Unit Shares and Warrant Shares have been conditionally accepted for listing on the TSX-V, which is subject to the final acceptance of the TSX-V.

All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in Canadian dollars.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dirk HarbeckeChairman & CEO

ABOUT ROCK TECHRock Tech's vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced lithium, targeting a 100% recycling rate. To ensure resilient supply chains, the company plans to build lithium converters at the doorstep of its customers, beginning with the Company's proposed Lithium Hydroxide Converter in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. The second Converter is planned to be built in Red Rock, Ontario, Canada. Rock Tech Lithium plans to source raw material from its own Georgia Lake spodumene project in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario, Canada, and procure from other ESG-compliant mines. Ultimately, Rock Tech's goal is to create a closed-loop lithium production system. Rock Tech has gathered one of the strongest teams in the industry to close the most pressing gap in the clean mobility story. The Company has adopted strict environmental, social and governance standards and is developing a proprietary refining process to increase efficiency and sustainability further.

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATIONCertain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "predicts", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "may", "will", "should", "would", "could" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to: the intended use of proceeds from the Offering and allocation thereof; listing of the Unit Shares on the TSX-V, including obtaining the final acceptance of the TSX-V; discussions with strategic and financial investors to explore potential opportunities for investments directly at the project level, including the Company's converter projects in Germany and Canada and the Georgia Lake Project; and Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects, and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties. Forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions, estimates, expectations and opinions of the Company and, in certain cases, third party experts, that are believed by management of Rock Tech to be reasonable at the time they were made. Forward-looking information is derived utilizing numerous assumptions regarding, among other things: the satisfaction of the conditions to obtain final acceptance of the TSX-V approval for the listing of the Unit Shares on the TSX-V; the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of, feedstock and intermediate and final lithium products; that all required regulatory approvals and permits can be obtained on the necessary terms in a timely manner; expected growth, performance and business operations; future commodity prices and exchange rates; prospects, growth opportunities and financing available to the Company; general business and economic conditions; the costs and results of exploration, development and operating activities; Rock Tech's ability to procure supplies and other equipment necessary for its business; and the accuracy and reliability of technical data, forecasts, estimates and studies. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of all assumptions which may have been used in developing the forward-looking information. While Rock Tech considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect and should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results. Except as may be required by law, Rock Tech undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any responsibility, obligation or undertaking to update or to revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, to reflect any change in Rock Tech's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such information is based. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purposes of assisting readers in understanding Rock Tech's plans, objectives and goals and is not appropriate for any other purposes.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) (the "Company" or "Stillwater") is pleased to report multiple large-scale magmatic sulphide targets generated from a property-wide MobileMTm magneto-telluric ("MMT") geophysical survey completed in late 2024 by Expert Geophysics Limited at its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in Montana, USA.

Data from the 2024 MMT survey was processed and incorporated into the Company's 3D geological model of the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex to prioritize targets with a focus on expanding current mid- and high-grade mineral resources.

Highlights

Inversion and 3D modeling of results from 2024 MMT geophysical surveys provide multiple coincident multi-kilometer-scale resistivity lows and conductive highs, as shown in the attached Figures.
Magnetic inversion processing from the MMT data provides important information for project-wide structural interpretation and highlights relationships between the metasedimentary floor and ultramafic strata.
Multiple very low frequency ("VLF") data were also acquired, confirming near surface drilled mineralization and structures.
Limited drill testing has been completed on these new targets to date. Where available, drill results confirm polymetallic sulphide-rich Platreef-style mineralization across wide areas of the project, as shown in Table 1, Pictures 2 and 3, and Figure 6.
Results have expanded the detailed 3D geological model of the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex that has been developed by the Company from 9.5 kilometers to 20 kilometers, as shown in Figures 5 and 6.
Results have provided multiple priority drill targets for expansion of mineral resources with particular focus on mid- and high-grade mineralization.
Drill targets are now being finalized and prioritized for planned upcoming drill campaigns.
The Company is working with Glencore plc via the Stillwater West technical committee, and ALS Global (formerly GoldSpot) to harness their cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology and geoscience expertise.

Stillwater's President and CEO, Michael Rowley, said "Having relied on globalized supply chains for decades, the United States has now made clear it intends to secure domestic inventories of, and processing capacity for, nine critical minerals that we have inventoried at Stillwater West. Last week's Executive Order from the White House is the strongest directive yet in this regard, building on similar initiatives that date from 2016, and earlier. As the third largest mineralized layered magmatic complex in the world, the Stillwater Igneous Complex is famously well-mineralized and offers both scale and grade, making it a foundational component of this Government- mandated national policy objective. The Stillwater Igneous Complex has provided the United States with critical minerals for over a century, including the on-going production of palladium, platinum, rhodium, nickel, copper and other metals by our neighbor Sibanye-Stillwater. Our Stillwater West project covers the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex, invoking direct comparisons to the parallel geologic setting of Anglo American's world-class Mogalakwena Mine, and Ivanhoe's Platreef Mine, in South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex. We are well positioned to bring these large, polymetallic mine models with robust economics to a similar geological setting in the United States. Following our recent meetings with State and Federal officials, we are focused on accelerating our path to mine development and production. We look forward to providing further updates and invite investors to meet the team at the upcoming shows listed below."

Dr Danie Grobler, Stillwater's Vice-President, Exploration, commented "The MMT electromagnetic, horizontal magnetic gradient, and TargetEM geophysical surveys performed by Expert Geophysics in late 2024 have imaged large coincident low resistivity, conductive and magnetic anomalies proximal to the footwall contact of the Stillwater Igneous Complex. As a result of uplifting during the Laramide tectonic event, these footwall targets can occur near surface, resulting in high quality drill targets that range in depth from shallow to over a kilometer or more. The most conductive anomalies are located proximal to the footwall contact and correspond with net- textured to massive sulphides, some of which have already been drill tested. For example, all six holes drilled during the 2023 exploration season intersected significant zones of net-textured to semi-massive sulphide within the Chrome Mountain area. The MMT results at Chrome Mountain display a large conductive anomaly extending from the historically drilled area towards the southeast along the footwall contact. A similar anomaly is imaged at Iron Mountain within the Camp Zone (CZ), HGR, and Crescent deposit areas. This particular anomaly is focused below Iron Mountain and is connected to the Camp Zone and Crescent deposit areas, extending at depth to around 1,500 meters below surface. The conductive anomaly displaces the highly magnetic anomalies of the Banded Iron Formation within floor rocks of the Stillwater Igneous Complex. Magmatic sulphide mineralization is known to extend below mafic-ultramafic intrusions either through a process of downward percolation or forming part of an intrusive feeder/conduit system. We look forward to drill testing these compelling targets with a focus on expanding our resources in the higher grade categories in particular in the upcoming planned campaign."

Results of Property-Wide Airborne Geophysical Surveys

Stillwater contracted Expert Geophysics Limited to perform large-scale geophysical surveys with the objective of providing comprehensive coverage of the highly prospective lower Stillwater Igneous Complex. Particular focus was given to modeling mid- and high-grade mineralization for expansion of existing mineral resources in these categories in upcoming drill campaigns.

The surveys totaled 1,322 line-kilometers including test surveys over the Chrome Mountain resource area to compare the TargetEM26 time-domain electromagnetic ("EM") survey with the MMT frequency-domain survey. Evaluation of these test surveys alongside the first generation DIGHEM airborne EM survey flown over the project in 2000, together with smaller surveys and extensive ground-based Induced Polarization and magnetic/VLF by the Company, resulted in the decision to fly the property-wide survey using the MMT system. The MMT system's ability to better distinguish and define multiple conductive targets to greater depths, which is not terrain dependent, was confirmed as a result of the survey. An advanced generation of airborne AFMAG, or Audio-Frequency Magnetic, techniques, Expert's MMT system combines the latest advances in electronics, airborne system design, and sophisticated signal processing techniques to use natural electromagnetic signals in the frequency range of 25 Hz – 21,000 Hz to map resistivity and conductivity in the earth below. Multiple VLF data were also acquired, confirming near surface drilled mineralization and structures.

The MMT surveys were completed in three grids, covering Chrome Mountain, Iron Mountain, and the Cathedral target areas at 100-meter line spacing, along with the Stillwater East claim block at 200-meter line spacing.

The surveys proved to be highly successful, with preliminary results enabling completion of the first-ever detailed 3D geological model of the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex. As announced October 16, 2024, that earlier version of the model made the important breakthrough of demonstrating continuity of mineralization across the central 9.5-kilometer length of layered magmatic stratigraphy which hosts the Company's current resources in five deposits.

Recent analysis, including inversion work, has extended the modeled area to approximately 20 kilometers as shown in Figures 5 and 6, with strong electromagnetic anomalies indicated along the footwall contact zone of the Stillwater West project. These anomalies are consistent with the massive sulphide and contact-style nickel- copper sulphide-rich bodies that the Company is targeting, and form important Platreef- or contact-style targets for drill testing.

The high-resolution EM, magnetic, and VLF data provide detailed information about several different lithology contacts, faults, major structures, and conductive geology indicative of nickel-copper sulphide mineralization.

This new survey has provided higher resolution of known and unknown targets that occur near surface and now to a depth of 1.5 kilometers.

The data maps the nature of the footwall contact and corresponding country rock xenoliths, which act as favorable zones for sulphide trap sites. The lower peridotite contact was also well imaged, which hosts most of the current resources, and shows continuity along strike within all three survey grids covering over 34 kilometers (Figures 1 and 2). Magnetic inversion processing from the MMT data proved useful for project-wide structural interpretation and highlights relationships of the metasedimentary floor and ultramafic strata. Strike-extensive, highly magnetic susceptibility anomalies, attributed to the iron formation interbedded within the hornfels floor, served to improve modelling of the down-dip geometry of the footwall contact. This highly prospective floor contact zone forms the main exploration target for polymetallic mineralization across the 34-kilometer span of the Stillwater West project.

Most of the strongest conductive anomalies (< 250 ohm-m) have never been drill tested to date and continue along strike up to five kilometers in the Chrome Mountain area and up to seven kilometers in the Iron Mountain area. Both the Cathedral grid and the Stillwater East grid also have robust conductive anomalies (< 250 ohm-m) that are multiple kilometers in strike length.

Southeast trending, southwest dipping, strike-extensive low magnetic susceptibility anomalies correlate to Laramide fore-thrusts within the floor. The low magnetic signature of these structures is thought to be related to alteration and resultant de-magnetization of the metamorphosed metasedimentary rocks. In addition, isolated low magnetic susceptibility anomalies caused by xenoliths are noted within the lower units of the Peridotite zone. In places these are correlated to drill interceptions of hornfels and fine grained norite which, locally, is out of stratigraphic position. From the xenoliths intersected within drilling and following results from the 2024 MMT program, several anomalously low-magnetic xenoliths were modelled with the bulk of these occurring proximally to the footwall of the Peridotite zone, intermittently along strike.

Drill holes CM2023-04, CM2023-06, and CZ2021-01 are now recognized to be early drill tests of mineralization under hornfels xenoliths:

Table 1 – Past Drill Intercepts of 2025 Target Geophysical Anomalies

Highlighted significant intercepts with grade-thickness values over seven percent-meter recovered Nickel Equivalent ("NiEq") are presented above, except as noted. Recovered NiEq are presented for comparative purposes using conservative long-term metal prices (all USD): $8.00/lb nickel (Ni), $4.00/lb copper (Cu), $22.00/lb cobalt (Co), $1,000/oz platinum (Pt), $1,950/oz palladium (Pd), $1,850/oz gold (Au), and $10,000/oz rhodium (Rh). NiEq is determined as follows: NiEq% = [Ni% x recovery] + [Cu% x recovery x Cu price/ Ni price] + [Co% x recovery x Co price / Ni price] + [Pt g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Pt price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100] + [Pd g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Pd price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100] + [Au g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Au price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100]. In the above calculations: 31.103 = grams per troy ounce, 2,204 = lbs per metric tonne, and 100 and 0.01 convert assay results reported in % and g/t. The following recoveries have been assumed for purposes of the above equivalent calculations: 85% for Ni and 90% for all other listed metals, based on recoveries at similar nearby operations. Total metal equivalent values include both base and precious metals. In terms of dollar value, 0.20% nickel equates to a copper value of 0.40%, or a palladium value of 0.48 g/t, using the above metal values. Intervals are reported as drilled widths and are believed to be representative of the actual width of mineralization.

Picture 1 – Drill hole CM-2023-06 – High-grade polymetallic sulphide mineralization from near the central portion of the robust 5-kilometer-long conductive anomaly (<250 ohm-m) in the Chrome Mountain deposit area, approximately five kilometers west of the Camp Zone (CZ) deposit and drill hole CZ-2021-01 shown in Picture 2.

Interval of drill core from approximately 263 to 272 meters (864 to 892 feet) depth in hole CM-2023-06 showing high-grade nickel and copper sulphide mineralization in an early test of mineralization under hornfels xenoliths. As shown in Table 1, the hole returned a high-grade interval of 5.8 meters at 0.43% Ni, 0.13% Cu, 0.072% Co, plus 1.30 g/t 4E (0.30 g/t Pt, 0.90 g/t Pd, 0.014 g/t Rh, 0.09 g/t Au), within a 25.9-meter interval of mid-grade mineralization at 0.52% total recovered NiEq (0.23% Ni, 0.16% Cu, 0.037% Co, 0.13 g/t Pt, 0.32 g/t Pd, 0.07 g/t Au, 0.009 g/t Rh) which in turn is set within 158.9 meters of bulk tonnage grade mineralization of 0.23% total recovered NiEq (0.11% Ni, 0.06% Cu, 0.017% Co, 0.09 g/t Pt, 0.12 g/t Pd, 0.03 g/t Au, 0.005 g/t Rh), starting at 160.8 meters depth.

Updated Geological Model and Current Resource Estimate

The 2024 geophysical survey results have been incorporated into the 3D geological model. This new model advances the project as it is the first time the lower portion of the Stillwater Igneous Complex has been modeled in detail. This effectively connects the east and west ends of a large world-class district and providing a roadmap to expansion of the Company's resources and advancement of the overall project, which is focused on the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex.

Continuity of mineralization across the entire surface expression of the magmatic layers of the Stillwater Igneous Complex has been demonstrated primarily by Sibanye-Stillwater's J-M Reef deposit, a high-grade PGE-bearing nickel-copper sulphide deposit that spans more than 48 kilometers and supports the highest-grade palladium- platinum mines in the world. Stillwater's current Inferred Mineral Resources of 1.6 billion pounds of nickel, copper and cobalt (1.1 Blbs Ni, 0.5 Blbs Cu, 0.09 Blbs Co), and 3.8 million ounces of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and gold (1.3 Moz Pt, 2.0 Moz Pd, 0.4 Moz Au, 0.1 Moz Rh)1 are hosted in five deposits that remain open for expansion along trend and at depth up to 20-kilometers at the center of the 61-square-kilometer Stillwater West project, which is adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater along approximately 34 kilometers of strike within the Stillwater Igneous Complex.

Picture 2 – Drill hole CZ-2021-01 – High-grade polymetallic sulphide mineralization from the Camp Zone (CZ) deposit area, located on the western edge of the 7-kilometer-long robust (<250 ohm-m) conductive anomaly below Iron Mountain, approximately five kilometers east of the Chrome Mountain deposits and drill hole CM- 2023-06 shown in Picture 1.

Interval of drill core from 56.0 to 63.6 meters (184 to 209 feet) depth in hole CZ-2021-01 showing high-grade nickel and copper sulphide mineralization in an early test of mineralization under hornfels xenoliths. As shown in Table 1, the hole returned a high-grade interval of 4.6 meters at 0.96% Ni, 0.49% Cu, 0.073% Co, plus 0.87 g/t 4E (0.11 g/t Pt, 0.58 g/t Pd, 0.10 g/t Au, 0.077 g/t Rh), within a longer 63.7-meter interval of high-grade mineralization at 0.84% total recovered NiEq (0.47% Ni, 0.27% Cu, 0.040% Co, 0.12 g/t Pt, 0.42 g/t Pd, 0.07 g/t Au, 0.027 g/t Rh), which in turn is set within 367.6 meters of bulk tonnage grade mineralization of 0.28% total recovered NiEq (0.15% Ni, 0.06% Cu, 0.015% Co, 0.06 g/t Pt, 0.17 g/t Pd, 0.02 g/t Au, 0.009 g/t Rh), starting at 10.8 meters depth.

Upcoming Events

Stillwater's President and CEO, Michael Rowley, will be available at the following events in 2025, in addition to other events to be added as the Company rolls out its marketing plans over the coming year:

SAFE Summit – Washington, DC, USA, Apr 1-2, 2025. For information, click here.

Global Commodity Expo Florida – Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, May 11-13, 2025. For information, click here.

Global Commodity Expo Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia, USA, May 14-16, 2025. For information, click here.

The Mining Investment Event of the North – Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, June 3-5, 2025. For information, click here.

Precious Metals Summit – Beaver Creek, Colorado, September 9-12, 2025. For information, click here.

Precious Metals Summit – Zurich, Switzerland, November 10-11, 2025. For information, click here.

About Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSX.V: PGE | OTCQB: PGEZF | FSE: J0G) is a mineral exploration and development company focused on its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in the iconic and famously productive Stillwater mining district in Montana, USA. With the addition of two renowned Bushveld and Platreef geologists to the team and strategic investments by Glencore plc, the Company is well positioned to advance the next phase of large-scale critical mineral supply from this world-class American district, building on past production of nickel, copper, and chromium, and the on-going production of platinum group, nickel, and other metals by neighboring Sibanye-Stillwater. An expanded NI 43-101 inferred mineral resource estimate, released January 2023, positions Stillwater West with the largest nickel resource in an active U.S. mining district as part of a compelling suite of nine minerals now listed as critical in the USA. To date, five Platreef-style nickel and copper sulphide deposits host a total of 1.6 billion pounds of nickel, copper and cobalt (1.1 Blbs Ni, 0.5 Blbs Cu, 0.09 Blbs Co), and 3.8 million ounces of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and gold (1.3 Moz Pt, 2.0 Moz Pd, 0.4 Moz Au, 0.1 Moz Rh)1 at Stillwater West. All of these deposits remain open for expansion along trend and at depth.

Stillwater also owns 49% of the high-grade Black Lake-Drayton Gold project adjacent to Nexgold Mining's development-stage Goliath Gold Complex in northwest Ontario, as part of an earn-in agreement with Heritage Mining, and the Kluane PGE-Ni-Cu-Co critical minerals project on trend with Nickel Creek Platinum‘s Wellgreen deposit in Canada‘s Yukon Territory. The Company also holds the Duke Island Cu-Ni-PGE property in Alaska and maintains a back-in right on the high-grade past-producing Yankee-Dundee in BC, following its sale in 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Michael Rowley, President, CEO & Director – Stillwater Critical Minerals

Email: info@criticalminerals.comWeb: http://criticalminerals.com

Phone: (604) 357 4790Toll Free: (888) 432 0075

Footnote: Stillwater West Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate

1) See news release dated January 25, 2023 and associated NI 43-101 Technical Report dated March 14, 2023, entitled "Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co-Au Project, Montana, USA", with an effective date of January 20, 2023. The Mineral Resources were estimated by Allan Armitage, Ph.D., P.Geo of SGS Geological Services who is an independent Qualified Person. The Technical Report is available on the company website at www.criticalminerals.com and under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

2023 drill core samples were analyzed by ACT Labs in Vancouver, B.C. Sample preparation: crush (< 7 kg) up to 80% passing 2 mm, riffle split (250 g) and pulverize (mild steel) to 95% passing 105 µm included cleaner sand. Gold, platinum, and palladium were analyzed by fire assay (1C-OES) with ICP finish. Selected major and trace elements were analyzed by peroxide fusion with 8-Peroxide ICP-OES finish to insure complete dissolution of resistate minerals. Following industry QA/QC standards, blanks, duplicate samples, and certified standards were also assayed.

Mr. Mike Ostenson, P.Geo., is the qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101, and he has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release. Mr. Ostenson is a Geologist at Stillwater and is not independent of the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization, historic production, estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Stillwater Critical Minerals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Stillwater Critical Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Reduced-to-Pole (RTP) magnetic data from the 2024 MobileMTm survey demonstrates:

Highly magnetic anomalies are associated with the mafic-ultramafic rocks of the peridotite zone, and with iron formation outside of the peridotite zone.
Near surface expression of less magnetic country rock xenoliths and structural offset are additional features highlighted by the high-resolution dataset.

Figure 1 – RTP MAGNETIC DATA FROM THE 2024 MMT GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY OVER TOPOGRAPHY WITH OUTLINES OF THE CURRENT DEPOSIT MODELS AND PERIDOTITE ZONESTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

Figure 2 – DEPTH SECTION AT 2600 METERS ELEVATION SHOWING RESISTIVITY (CONDUCTIVITY) FROM THE 2024 MMT GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY WITH TRACE OUTLINES OF CURRENT DEPOSIT MODELS AND PERIDOTITE ZONESTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

3D Apparent Resistivity voxel model derived from the 2024 MobileMTm survey. The dual face vertical section shows low resistivity anomalies (priority drill targets) in close proximity to the lower contact of the Peridotite zone, also confirming the orientations and offsets of major faults.

Figure 3 – LONG-SECTION SHOWING RESISTIVITY (CONDUCTIVITY) FROM THE 2024 MMT GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY WITH TRACE OUTLINES OF CURRENT DEPOSITMODELS ACROSS 10.3 KILOMETERS OF THE STILLWATER COMPLEXSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

Figure 4 – CROSS-SECTION THROUGH THE LAYERED STRATIGRAPHY OF THE STILLWATER IGNEOUS COMPLEX AT THE CHROME AND IRON MOUNTAINDEPOSIT AREAS SHOWING LARGE-SCALE CONDUCTIVE ANOMALIESSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

Magnetic inversion produced from the 2024 MobileMTm (‘MMT') data shows the presence of extensive strike-parallel thrusts within the floor of the Stillwater Complex (shown in black). The low magnetic anomaly is attributed to intense alteration of the adjacent wall rocks of these structures . Isolated low magnetic anomalies are caused by country rock xenoliths (rafts) within the lower parts of the Peridotite zone, some of which have been confirmed in drill intercepts.

The highly magnetic iron formation, interbedded within the hornfels as part of the floor to the Stillwater complex, is confirmed by extensive highly magnetic anomalies below the floor contact of the complex. The geological model has been adjusted to account for the position and geometry of the floor contact based on interpretation of these anomalies. Refer to sections A-A', B-B', and C-C' which show the low and highly magnetic anomalies and their correlation to the floor thrusts and stratigraphic contacts respectively.

Figure 5 – MAGNETIC INVERSION OF THE 2024 MMT GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY ACROSS 20 KM WITH SURFACE OUTLINES OF CURRENT DEPOSIT MODELSSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

A multi-face strike section across the extent of the main claim block at Stillwater West. The strike extensive conductive anomaly derived from the 2024 MobileMTm survey (<250ohm-m resistivity) is shown and can be seen closely underlying the current drill limits within all the target resource areas.

Figure 6 – MULTI-FACE LONG-SECTION ACROSS 20 KM OF THE LOWER STILLWATER COMPLEX SHOWING MULTI-KILOMETER CONDUCTIVE ANOMALIES AND DRILL TESTS OF NEW TARGETSSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

Strike section A-A' due east of the 2023 MRE area at Chrome Mtn. A highly conductive zone can be seen proximal to the floor contact. The conductive anomaly may be attributed to semi-massive/massive magmatic sulphide which formed by entrapment between the country rock xenolith and floor rocks.

Figure 7 – CROSS-SECTION A-A' SHOWING LARGE HIGH-LEVEL CONDUCTIVE TARGET AT CHROME MOUNTAIN DEPOSIT AREASTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

Figure 8 – CROSS-SECTION B-B' SHOWING LARGE HIGH-LEVEL CONDUCTIVE TARGET AT THE HGR DEPOSIT AREA, IRON MOUNTAINSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

Figure 9 – CROSS-SECTION C-C' SHOWING LARGE HIGH-LEVEL CONDUCTIVETARGET AT THE HGR DEPOSIT AREA, IRON MOUNTAINSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

1: References to adjoining properties are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the exploration potential, extent or nature of mineralization or potential future results of the Company's projects.2: Includes current reserves and resources, and over 15Moz of past production. Based on publicly disclosed production statistics of Sibanye-Stillwater including most recent CPR: https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/business/reserves-and-resources/3: See news release January 25, 2023. Mineral Resources are reported at cut-off grades of 0.20% NiEq.

Figure 10 – STILLWATER DISTRICT – MINES, INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND STATUSSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

1: References to adjoining properties are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the exploration potential, extent or nature of mineralization or potential future results of the Company's projects. 2: Based on publicly disclosed production statistics of Sibanye-Stillwater including most recent CPR: https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/business/reserves-and-resources/

Figure 11 – CROSS-SECTION THROUGH THE STILLWATER IGNEOUS COMPLEXSHOWING STILLWATER WEST AND SIBANYE'S EAST BOULDER MINE COMPLEXSTILLWATER WEST Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au PROJECT, Montana, USA

SOURCE: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

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TORONTO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") is pleased to announce that its Lithium Converter Project in Germany ("Guben Converter") has been recognized as a Strategic Project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act ("CRMA"). This designation underscores the importance of Rock Tech's Guben Converter to the European battery materials supply chain and further accelerates the Company's mission to provide Europe with sustainable, locally produced lithium. The Guben Converter will produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually — enough to power over 500,000 electric vehicles.

The CRMA, implemented in May 2024, is a cornerstone initiative aimed at securing resilient and sustainable supply of 17 critical raw materials essential for Europe's energy transition. It enhances the EU's capacity for extraction, processing, and refining of strategic raw materials, reduces reliance on imports from third countries while upholding the highest environmental and social standards.

With over 170 applications submitted to the European Commission, Rock Tech is proud that the Guben Converter was selected in this highly competitive process. The European Commission has announced that it will initially use 2bn EUR to support selected projects through loans, financing, and guarantees.

"This milestone not only affirms the strategic value of our Guben project but also positions us as a key enabler of Europe's green industrial future. We are honored to be recognized as a Strategic Project by the European Commission and remain fully committed to advancing a secure, sustainable, and independent lithium supply for Europe." says Dirk Harbecke, CEO & Chairman Rock Tech Lithium.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dirk HarbeckeChairman & CEO

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TORONTO, March 25, 2025 /CNW/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of units (the "Units"). Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,636,000 Units at a price $1.00 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,636,000.

The Units were offered to and subscribed by existing shareholders and new investors, notably funds from Europe. Rock Tech intends to use the proceeds of the Offering to finance the continued development of the Company's integrated conversion strategy, and for general corporate purposes (including expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the Offering. The Company paid finder fees of EUR 23,967 to an arm's-length party in connection with the closing of this Offering.

Derek Sobel, CFO Rock Tech, comments: "On behalf of the entire team, I want to thank our shareholders for their continued trust and support. Their commitment to our strategy and long-term vision drives us to deliver growth and value. We remain focused on advancing our projects and adhering to disciplined financial management."

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of Rock Tech (the "Common Shares", with such Common Shares comprising the Units, the "Unit Shares") and one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole Common Share purchase warrant, a "Warrant", and together with the Units and the Unit Shares, the "Securities"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share (a "Warrant Share") at an exercise price of $1.30 per Warrant Share for a period of 36 months following the date of issuance of such Warrant, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the certificate evidencing such Warrant, including adjustment in certain circumstances. The Securities offered pursuant to the Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws of any state of the United States and accordingly 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 exemptions therefrom. The Unit Shares and Warrant Shares have been conditionally accepted for listing on the TSX-V, which is subject to the final acceptance of the TSX-V.

The company also announces that is has granted 2,380,000 stock options to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company. All Options were granted in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan. 800,000 of the options were issued to Directors and Officers of the Company. The Options were granted at an exercise price of $1.00. The Options will vest immediately and are exercisable for a five-year term, expiring March 24, 2030.

All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in Canadian dollars.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dirk HarbeckeChairman & CEO

ABOUT ROCK TECH

Rock Tech's vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced lithium, targeting a 100% recycling rate. To ensure resilient supply chains, the company plans to build lithium converters at the doorstep of its customers, beginning with the Company's proposed Lithium Hydroxide Converter in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. The second Converter is planned to be built in Red Rock, Ontario, Canada. Rock Tech Lithium plans to source raw material from its own Georgia Lake spodumene project in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario, Canada, and procure from other ESG-compliant mines. Ultimately, Rock Tech's goal is to create a closed-loop lithium production system. Rock Tech has gathered one of the strongest teams in the industry to close the most pressing gap in the clean mobility story. The Company has adopted strict environmental, social and governance standards and is developing a proprietary refining process to increase efficiency and sustainability further.

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "predicts", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "may", "will", "should", "would", "could" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to: the intended use of proceeds from the Offering and allocation thereof; listing of the Unit Shares on the TSX-V, including obtaining the final acceptance of the TSX-V; discussions with strategic and financial investors to explore potential opportunities for investments directly at the project level, including the Company's converter projects in Germany and Canada and the Georgia Lake Project; and Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects, and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties. Forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions, estimates, expectations and opinions of the Company and, in certain cases, third party experts, that are believed by management of Rock Tech to be reasonable at the time they were made. Forward-looking information is derived utilizing numerous assumptions regarding, among other things: the satisfaction of the conditions to obtain final acceptance of the TSX-V approval for the listing of the Unit Shares on the TSX-V; the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of, feedstock and intermediate and final lithium products; that all required regulatory approvals and permits can be obtained on the necessary terms in a timely manner; expected growth, performance and business operations; future commodity prices and exchange rates; prospects, growth opportunities and financing available to the Company; general business and economic conditions; the costs and results of exploration, development and operating activities; Rock Tech's ability to procure supplies and other equipment necessary for its business; and the accuracy and reliability of technical data, forecasts, estimates and studies. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of all assumptions which may have been used in developing the forward-looking information. While Rock Tech considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect and should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results. Except as may be required by law, Rock Tech undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any responsibility, obligation or undertaking to update or to revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, to reflect any change in Rock Tech's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such information is based. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purposes of assisting readers in understanding Rock Tech's plans, objectives and goals and is not appropriate for any other purposes.

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Solving the source of the high-grade boulders west of the Thor epithermal deposit!

ESTES PARK, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / Taranis Resources Inc. ("Taranis" or the "Company") (TSXV:TRO)(OTCQB:TNREF) is providing additional information from the 2024 exploration work at Thor that was conducted in addition to the deep drilling. In the fall of 2023, a number of high-grade boulders were found at surface, and the results of that boulder sampling were summarized in a News dated November 6/2023. In the summer of 2024, Taranis completed systematic exploration activity in this area including the completion of a soil sampling grid, further boulder sampling, magnetometer/Very Low Frequency ("VLF") surveys and three short diamond drill holes. This area is considered highly prospective because it lies west of the Ripper Fault, that demarks the westernmost area where the epithermal deposit occurs at Thor. It also occurs within an area that is located uphill of the known Thor deposit making it likely the mineralized float samples in this area are not related to the existing epithermal deposit. Within the Ripper Fault itself located on the east side of Horton, a high-grade gold & silver occurrence called Gold Pit was found that includes channel sample results of 6.38 g/t Au, 576 g/t Ag, 0.031% Cu, 7.6% Pb, 0.11% Zn and 0.14% Sb over 0.66m (See Taranis News Release dated November 28, 2022).

Soil Sampling

A total of 204 soil samples were collected with a soil auger in a systematic grid that covered the Horton area. This area has no outcrop, and soil sampling is an effective method to isolate the source of the high-grade boulders. The soil sampling identified seven potential sources for the mineralized boulders, but two of these (Targets 2 & Target 3) appear to have high importance (see attached map).

Surface Grab Sampling

Additional surface grab sampling (47 samples) was undertaken in the Horton Area, and this continued to document a number of high-grade boulders. (See Taranis News Release dated November 6, 2023). Some of the select results of the 2024 grab sampling are shown in the table below.

Select 2024 Grab Sample Results from Horton Area

Sample No.	Hand Sample Description	Au (g/t)	Ag (g/t)	Cd (ppm)	Cu (%)	Pb (%)	Zn (%)	Sb (%)	S (%)
3241321	Chalcedonic boulder, blood red, 5% vugs, very hard.	0.83	13.8	Tr.	Tr.	Tr.	0.00	0.00	-0.3
3241322	Massive coarse-grain pyrite in quartz vein (50% quartz, 50% pyrite)	2.87	11.0	0.4	0.01	0.01	0.00	0.00	24.0
3241323	Heavily oxidized gossan – 30% ankerite 30% quartz 8% pyrite, possible other sulphide.	7.32	888.0	17.2	1.27	0.04	0.16	0.32	8.9
3241324	80% quartz 20% bubbly black appearance numerous vugs, oxidized. Highly gossanous.	6.00	75.7	0.7	0.05	0.08	0.01	0.02	0.5
3241328	Very vuggy quartz, abundant vugging, heavy FeOx, yellow colour.	3.33	54.4	0.1	0.01	0.28	0.01	0.01	0.5
3241333	Extremely gossanous rock, sediment? with numerous small quartz veinlets with galena/tetrahedrite.	3.55	324.0	33.2	0.47	4.17	2.28	0.22	1.9
3241345	Massive grey quartz, with chalcedonic quartz vein 2 cm wide, weathered.	4.64	295.0	0.9	0.04	0.06	0.01	0.01	1.2
3241044	Massive pyrite & tetrahedrite.	14.55	1,045	42.7	3.23	0.05	0.43	3.17	43.4
3241045	Quartz/sediment breccia with vugging.	1.05	292.0	0.9	0.07	0.08	0.01	0.44	0.5
3241046	Banded pyrite with tetrahedrite clots.	3.28	470.0	19.6	1.17	0.28	0.23	0.71	29.7
3241047	Quartz/sediment breccia with dodecahedral pyrite (5%) and early-phase pyrite.	1.88	13.7	0.5	0.03	0.02	0.01	0.02	9.4
3241050	Very weathered, silver-color sulfide., extensive vugging.	6.31	1,705	3.5	0.24	2.40	0.04	0.84	16.3
3241352	Gossan, greywacke with quartz stringers, FeOx, tetrahedrite.	1.24	853.0	10.1	0.42	8.89	0.83	0.39	2.5
3241357	Vuggy FeOx SIF-type boxwork, 'frothy' texture.	6.44	286.0	1.9	0.13	0.03	0.02	0.80	1.9

Grab sampling is not representative of potential subsurface mineralization in the area as the source of the grab samples is unknown, and it is not known how far the boulders have been displaced from their source. However, when the grab samples are interpreted in conjunction with soil samples and other data such as geophysical surveys it can provide further targeting information – particularly in areas where mineralized surface grab samples are underlain by soil geochemical anomalies with similar geochemical signatures. One of the unique aspects of the grab samples taken at Horton in 2024 (and 2023) is the general lack of zinc and lead, and this suggests a different origin than the Thor epithermal deposit that is enriched in these metals.

VLF and Magnetic Surveys

Geophysical surveys were undertaken on the soil sampling grid, and the ground magnetometer survey was able to identify a circular feature that is spatially related to Target areas 3 and 4. This feature is weakly defined, but it does appear to correlate with other circular features identified on satellite images of the area. Targets 2 and 3 appear to originate from the center of this feature. The VLF surveys show two parallel conductive anomalies that originate from the center of Area 3 and extend to the northwest, including one strong VLF conductor located in Target 3.

Diamond Drilling

Three short diamond drill holes were completed on a pre-existing road that transects the Horton Area. These drill holes were not targeted on any specific features and were designed to provide depth to bedrock in the area as well as outlining rock units below colluvium.

‘Scout' Drill Holes Horton Area

Hole	Easting	Northing	Azimuth	Dip	Depth (m)	Colluvium Depth (m)
Thor-243	464,700.2	5,616,432.4	0.0	-90.0	100.3	9.3
Thor-249	464,653.7	5,616,334.9	0.0	-90.0	83.2	3.5
Thor-254	464,534.5	5,616,277.9	196.0	-47.0	90.2	9.1
				Total/Average	273.7	7.3

Drill holes Thor-243 intersected black (carbonaceous) metasediments and metavolcaniclastic rocks that contained minor pyrite and localized breccia zones. The depth of the colluvium was 9.3m, and this is shallow enough that soil sampling should be an effective tool to detect subsurface mineralization. Thor-243 intersected bedrock at a depth of 3.5m below the surface, and this drill encountered zones of significant quartz veining within rocks identical to Thor-243. Drill hole Thor-254 was drilled on the west end of the Horton access road and encountered 9.1m of colluvium before hitting bedrock. Rocks in this hole were dominated by metasedimentary and volcaniclastic rocks, and included areas of significant quartz veining that did not contain appreciable gold or silver.

Comment

John Gardiner, President and CEO of Taranis comments "2024 gave us a much better understanding of the source of grab samples identified in the Horton Area. A combined approach using soil sampling, geophysics, boulder sampling and limited diamond drilling has identified two high-priority targets (Targets 2 & 3) that occur within a circular magnetic feature and have corresponding VLF anomalies. If we are able to successfully identify bedrock-related mineralization in this area and expand the epithermal deposit west of the Ripper Fault and Gold Pit, this opens up a new exploration area at Thor".

Quality Control and Laboratory Methods

All samples for the Thor project were securely delivered to Actlabs in Kamloops, British Columbia. Analytical work was completed both at the Kamloops and Ancaster, Ontario locations. Actlabs is ISO 17025 accredited. Taranis completed two types of geochemical analysis on the drill core.

Soil Samples were collected in the field using a gas-powered auger, and stored in soil sample bags that were subsequently dried in the field . They were analyzed for 42 elements by 4-Acid Digestion / Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry ("ICP-MS") and for gold by 30g Fire Assay / Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry ("AAS").

Visibly (or potentially mineralized sections of core) were systematically sampled after sawing the core in half onsite. Samples were analyzed for 42 elements by 4-Acid Digestion / Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry ("ICP-MS") and for gold by 30g Fire Assay / Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry ("AAS"). Where overlimit values were encountered in the analysis of these samples, ore-grade' determinations were made using subsequent ICP analysis and gravimetric methods. As a Quality Control ("QC") measure, Taranis also submitted analytical standards into the sample stream every tenth sample in addition to the laboratory's own quality control methods.

Qualified Person

Exploration activities at Thor were overseen by John Gardiner (P. Geo.), who is a Qualified Person under

the meaning of Canadian National Instrument 43-101. John Gardiner is the principal of John J. Gardiner &

Associates, LLC which operates in British Columbia under Firm Permit Number 1002256. Mr. Gardiner has reviewed and approved the comments contained within this News Release.

Taranis currently has 100,348,854 shares issued and outstanding (113,827,227 shares on a fully-diluted basis).

TARANIS RESOURCES INC.

Per: John J. Gardiner (P. Geo.), President and CEO

For further information contact:

John J. Gardiner681 Conifer LaneEstes Park, Colorado 80517Phone: (303) 716-5922 Cell: (720) 209-3049 johnjgardiner@earthlink.net

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This News Release may contain forward looking statements based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events or results that may prove to be inaccurate as a result of factors beyond its control, and actual results may differ materially from expected results.

SOURCE: Taranis Resources, Inc.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2025 / Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSX.V:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) (the "Company" or "Stillwater") applauds the Executive Order signed by United States President Donald J. Trump on March 20, 2025, titled "Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production".

The order invokes emergency powers to prioritize and accelerate domestic production of minerals listed as critical to the United States, with the objective of reducing reliance on imports. This Executive Order is the government's strongest action yet towards restoring America's domestic mining industry and is intended to counter the overwhelming control that other countries have over the supply of a number of minerals listed as critical to the economic and national security interests of the United States.

The order describes funding initiatives for domestic mining projects and calls for accelerated permitting and clarifications to the Mining Act, among other actions. David Copley, a senior executive from Newmont Mining, has been placed in charge of the program via the recently created National Energy Dominance Council.

Stillwater's President and CEO, Michael Rowley, said "Last week's Executive Order exceeded our expectations, listing a number of actions that are very supportive of our work at Stillwater West. Among other actions it invokes the authority of the Defense Production Act, reflecting the urgency of the government mandate to secure supplies of critical minerals as it calls on legislation from 1950 that has been applied previously to matters of national concern, including mineral supply. The Company is working with Congress, the administration, and government agencies with the objective of accelerating our Stillwater West project in Montana towards production by completing the necessary economic and engineering studies in addition to drilling, metallurgical, and other related work. We look forward to providing further updates on this and our work evaluating other aspects of the Executive Order including additional funding channels as well as permitting reforms and other initiatives."

"The order also makes a point of listing copper and gold. This is very relevant to Stillwater because we have a very large polymetallic resource that positions us with a substantial copper inventory and the largest nickel project in an active U.S. mining district, in addition to palladium, platinum, rhodium, chromium, cobalt, and gold plus as yet unquantified amounts of ruthenium and iridium. Overall, Stillwater West is uniquely positioned to become a primary source of nine commodities now listed as critical given our location immediately adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater's operating mine complex in a historic American mining district where the production of critical minerals dates back to the 1880s."

Full text of the Executive Order is available online here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/immediate-measures-to-increase-american-mineral-production/

Stillwater also commends the recent establishment of February 9th as Montana Mining Day by Governor Greg Gianforte, noting the State's long and prosperous mining legacy.

As announced February 14, 2023, and August 15, 2024, the Company is partnered on $2.75 million in funding from the Department of Energy via two grants under the Advanced Research Projects Agency program via collaborations with Cornell University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Additionally, the Company has been partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey for over seven years at Stillwater West, continuing their multi-decade interest in the Stillwater Igneous Complex.

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About Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSX.V: PGE | OTCQB: PGEZF | FSE: J0G) is a mineral exploration company focused on its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in the iconic and famously productive Stillwater mining district in Montana, USA. With the addition of two renowned Bushveld and Platreef geologists to the team and strategic investments by Glencore plc, the Company is well positioned to advance the next phase of large-scale critical mineral supply from this world-class American district, building on past production of nickel, copper, and chromium, and the on-going production of platinum group, nickel, and other metals by neighboring Sibanye-Stillwater. An expanded NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate, released January 2023, positions Stillwater West with the largest nickel resource in an active U.S. mining district as part of a compelling suite of nine minerals now listed as critical in the USA.

Stillwater also holds a 49% interest in the high-grade Drayton-Black Lake- gold project adjacent to Nexgold Mining's development-stage Goliath Gold Complex in northwest Ontario, currently under an earn-in agreement with Heritage Mining, and the Kluane PGE-Ni-Cu-Co critical minerals project on trend with Nickel Creek Platinum‘s Wellgreen deposit in Canada‘s Yukon Territory. The Company also holds the Duke Island Cu-Ni-PGE property in Alaska and maintains a back-in right on the high-grade past-producing Yankee-Dundee in BC, following its sale in 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Michael Rowley, President, CEO & Director – Stillwater Critical MineralsEmail: info@criticalminerals.com Phone: (604) 357 4790Web: http://criticalminerals.com Toll Free: (888) 432 0075

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

Mr. Mike Ostenson, P.Geo., Managing Geologist at Stillwater, is the qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101, and he has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release.

Forward-Looking Statements

SOURCE: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

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Rock Tech Lithium partners with GEA Group AG, a global leader in process technology, to supply crystallization and zero-liquid discharge systems for its Lithium Converter in Guben, Germany.
Test works are successfully completed, paving the way for the procurement of crystallizers essential for battery-grade lithium hydroxide production.
Technical and commercial terms are agreed, with the contract's formal signing pending the project's Final Investment Decision (FID).

TORONTO, March 20 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FSE: RJIB) has entered a technology partnership with GEA Group AG, one of the world's largest system suppliers for advanced process technology, to deliver key equipment for its Lithium Converter in Guben, Germany. As part of the agreement, GEA will supply crystallization and zero-liquid discharge technology, ensuring the highest standards in battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) production.

Rock Tech and GEA representatives after signing. (CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.)

Following two and a half years of an intensive selection process followed by technical specifications and negotiations, Rock Tech has successfully completed test works with GEA to procure crystallizers essential to produce 24,000 tons of battery-grade LHM annually. This equipment contract is a significant step to establish an automated and continuously operating Lithium Converter in Europe.

"Finalizing the commercial and technical contract conditions is a key milestone, ensuring clarity, minimizing risks, and enabling efficient execution. We are pleased to have reached this milestone with such a reputable partner as GEA, establishing a strong foundation for successful collaboration," says Frank Spellier, Rock Tech's Head of Engineering.

The cooperation with GEA ensures that Rock Tech benefits from the company's extensive process knowledge, market expertise, and technical capabilities. In the past few years GEA has contributed to key lithium crystallization projects globally. Among others, GEA supplied technology for a lithium hydroxide plant in Argentina (25,000 tons/year), two process plants for lithium hydroxide production in South Korea, a facility producing 20,000 tons/year in Europe and crystallization and drying technology for an Australian Lithium plant. Additionally, GEA supplied several lithium hydroxide production lines focusing on solid-liquid separation technologies for a leading North American Lithium producer. These projects underscore GEA's expertise in high-purity lithium hydroxide production for battery applications. With terms on scope, services, warranties, and timelines now finalized, the formal contract signing is the next step, subject to the project's Final Investment Decision (FID).

As Rock Tech progresses toward the finalization of the contract, preparations are in place to integrate GEA's high-automation solutions, allowing continuous lithium production at the Guben site.

ABOUT ROCK TECH

Rock Tech's vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced Lithium, targeting a 100% recycling rate. To ensure resilient supply chains, the company plans to build Lithium converters at the doorstep of its customers, beginning with the Company's proposed Lithium-Hydroxide Converter in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. The second Converter is planned to be built in Red Rock, Ontario, Canada. Rock Tech Lithium plans to source raw material from its own Georgia Lake spodumene project in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario, Canada, and procure from other ESG-compliant mines. Ultimately, Rock Tech's goal is to create a closed-loop Lithium production system. Rock Tech has gathered one of the strongest teams in the industry to close the most pressing gap in the clean mobility story. The Company has adopted strict environmental, social and governance standards and is developing a proprietary refining process to increase efficiency and sustainability further.

ABOUT GEA

GEA is one of the world's largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology. With more than 18,000 employees, the Group generated revenues of about EUR 5.4 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2024 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers' production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company's purpose: "Engineering for a better world. "GEA is listed on the German MDAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "predicts", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "may", "will", "should", "would", "could" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to expectations concerning the Guben Converter, including the design and features of the Guben Converter, as well as the expected costs, capital expenditures, timing and outcomes thereof; statements regarding the Company's future plans, estimates, and schedules relating to the Guben Converter, including the anticipated timing of future activities taken in support of the development thereof; Rock Tech's potential financing arrangements; the expected economic performance of the Guben Converter and anticipated production of battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide and related processing methods employed; the estimated capital and operating costs of the Guben Converter; the anticipated timing and outcomes of a final investment decision, construction activities and commissioning of the Guben Converter; statements regarding the Company's sustainability and ESG related goals and strategy, including the benefits and achievement thereof and future actions taken by the Company in relation thereto; expected regulatory processes and final outcomes; expectations regarding the electric vehicle industry, including the demand for and pricing of battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide and the benefits therefrom, and the development of political and regulatory frameworks especially in Germany and the European Union; Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects; and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties. Forward-looking statements by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the Company's most recent management's discussion and analysis and annual information form filed with the applicable securities regulators. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, and the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXV:CCE)(FSE:D7H0)(OTCQX:CMRZF) (the "Company" or "Commerce"), is pleased to announce that it has granted (the "Grant") an aggregate of 2,500,000 incentive stock options (each, an "Option") to purchase up to 2,500,000 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share") to certain officers and consultants under its Equity Incentive Plan. The Options are exercisable for a period of three years from the date of Grant, expiring on March 18, 2028, at a price of $0.12 per Share. The options all vest immediately.

Commerce's Interim President and CEO Jeremy Robinson said: "As we finalise our plans to complete a dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and progress the Ashram Project to the next stage, it is important that we retain and incentivise the people that have discovered this world-class deposit and advanced it to where it is today."

All Options and the Shares underlying such Options are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.

ABOUT COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.

Commerce Resources Corp. is a junior mineral resource company focused on the development of the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit located within their Eldor Property, in northern Quebec, Canada. The Ashram Deposit is characterized by simple rare earth (monazite, bastnaesite, xenotime) and gangue (carbonates) mineralogy, a large tonnage resource at favourable grade, and has demonstrated the production of high-grade (more than 30 – 45% TREO) mineral concentrates at high recovery (more than 60 – 75%) in line with active global producers.

The Ashram Deposit also has a fluorspar component which makes it one of the largest potential sources of fluorspar in the world and could be a long-term supplier to the met-spar and acid-spar markets. The Company is positioning to be one of the lowest cost rare earth producers globally, with a specific focus on being a long-term supplier of mixed rare earth carbonate and/or NdPr oxide to the global market.

Additionally, Commerce is committed to exploring the potential of other high-value commodities on the Property such as niobium and phosphate minerals, which may help advance Ashram by reducing costs through shared development.

For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.commerceresources.com or email info@commerceresources.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.Ian GrahamChairmanPhone: 604.484.2700Email: info@commmerceresources.com

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements, which includes any information about activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the expected listing on the Australian Securities Exchange; the continued advancement of the Ashram project to development; that Ashram's fluorspar component which makes it one of the largest potential sources of fluorspar in the world and could be a long-term supplier to the met-spar and acid-spar markets; that the Company is positioning to be one of the lowest cost rare earth element producers globally, with a focus on being a long-term global supplier of mixed rare earth carbonate and/or NdPr oxide; and that the Company may explore the potential of other high-value commodities on the Ashram Property. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Risks that could change or prevent these events, activities or developments from coming to fruition include: that the Company may not complete a listing on the Australian Securities Exchange; that the Company may not be able to fully finance any additional exploration on the Ashram Project; that even if the Company is able raise capital, costs for exploration activities may increase such that the Company may not have sufficient funds to pay for such exploration or processing activities; the timing and content of the proposed drill program and any future work programs may not be completed as proposed or at all; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information; potential process methods and mineral recoveries assumptions based on limited test work and by comparison to what are considered analogous deposits that, with further test work, may not be comparable; testing of our process may not prove successful or samples derived from the Ashram Project may not yield positive results, and even if such tests are successful or initial sample results are positive, the economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the anticipated market demand for rare earth elements and other minerals may not be as expected; the availability of labour and equipment to undertake future exploration work and testing activities; geopolitical risks which may result in market and economic instability; and despite the current expected viability of the Ashram Project, conditions changing such that even if metals or minerals are discovered on the Ashram Project, the project may not be commercially viable. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Commerce Resources Corp.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2025 / Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv:CCE)(FSE:D7H0)(OTCQX:CMRZF) (the "Company" or "Commerce") advises that Mr Ross Carroll has terminated his employment with the Company by mutual agreement and will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors effective immediately.

Mr. Jeremy Robinson, who is currently a non-executive Director, will assume the role of interim President and Chief Executive Officer to complete the Company's expected dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in the coming months and oversee the next phase of development of the world-class Ashram Rare Earths Project.

Following completion of the ASX listing, the Company expects to announce the appointment of a permanent President and CEO who will be based in North America.

Commenting on the changes, Interim President and CEO Jeremy Robinson said: "On behalf of the Commerce board, I would like to express my thanks to Ross for his leadership and diligence over the past six months and wish him well in his future endeavours.

"The Company is about to embark on an exciting period and I look forward to keeping shareholders updated in the weeks and months ahead as we continue to advance the Ashram Project towards development."

ABOUT COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.

For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.commerceresources.com or email info@commerceresources.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.Ian GrahamChairmanPhone: 604.484.2700Email: info@commmerceresources.com

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements, which includes any information about activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the expected listing on the Australian Securities Exchange and the expected appointment of a permanent president and CEO thereafter; the continued advancement of the Ashram project to development; that Ashram's fluorspar component which makes it one of the largest potential sources of fluorspar in the world and could be a long-term supplier to the met-spar and acid-spar markets; that the Company is positioning to be one of the lowest cost rare earth element producers globally, with a focus on being a long-term global supplier of mixed rare earth carbonate and/or NdPr oxide; and that the Company may explore the potential of other high-value commodities on the Ashram Property. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Risks that could change or prevent these events, activities or developments from coming to fruition include: that the Company may not complete a listing on the Australian Securities Exchange; that the Company may not be able to fully finance any additional exploration on the Ashram Project; that even if the Company is able raise capital, costs for exploration activities may increase such that the Company may not have sufficient funds to pay for such exploration or processing activities; the timing and content of the proposed drill program and any future work programs may not be completed as proposed or at all; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information; potential process methods and mineral recoveries assumptions based on limited test work and by comparison to what are considered analogous deposits that, with further test work, may not be comparable; testing of our process may not prove successful or samples derived from the Ashram Project may not yield positive results, and even if such tests are successful or initial sample results are positive, the economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the anticipated market demand for rare earth elements and other minerals may not be as expected; the availability of labour and equipment to undertake future exploration work and testing activities; geopolitical risks which may result in market and economic instability; and despite the current expected viability of the Ashram Project, conditions changing such that even if metals or minerals are discovered on the Ashram Project, the project may not be commercially viable. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Commerce Resources Corp.

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Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although software-as-a-service business Salesforce.com lost money for years while it grew recurring revenue, if you held shares since 2005, you'd have done very well indeed. But while the successes are well known, investors should not ignore the very many unprofitable companies that simply burn through all their cash and collapse.

So should Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) shareholders be worried about its cash burn? For the purposes of this article, cash burn is the annual rate at which an unprofitable company spends cash to fund its growth; its negative free cash flow. First, we'll determine its cash runway by comparing its cash burn with its cash reserves.

Check out our latest analysis for Lindian Resources

Does Lindian Resources Have A Long Cash Runway?

A company's cash runway is calculated by dividing its cash hoard by its cash burn. When Lindian Resources last reported its December 2024 balance sheet in March 2025, it had zero debt and cash worth AU$6.7m. Looking at the last year, the company burnt through AU$12m. So it had a cash runway of approximately 7 months from December 2024. To be frank, this kind of short runway puts us on edge, as it indicates the company must reduce its cash burn significantly, or else raise cash imminently. You can see how its cash balance has changed over time in the image below.

ASX:LIN Debt to Equity History March 15th 2025How Is Lindian Resources' Cash Burn Changing Over Time?

Although Lindian Resources reported revenue of AU$179k last year, it didn't actually have any revenue from operations. To us, that makes it a pre-revenue company, so we'll look to its cash burn trajectory as an assessment of its cash burn situation. We'd venture that the 70% reduction in cash burn over the last year shows that management are, at least, mindful of its ongoing need for cash. Admittedly, we're a bit cautious of Lindian Resources due to its lack of significant operating revenues. So we'd generally prefer stocks from this list of stocks that have analysts forecasting growth.

How Easily Can Lindian Resources Raise Cash?

While we're comforted by the recent reduction evident from our analysis of Lindian Resources' cash burn, it is still worth considering how easily the company could raise more funds, if it wanted to accelerate spending to drive growth. Issuing new shares, or taking on debt, are the most common ways for a listed company to raise more money for its business. Many companies end up issuing new shares to fund future growth. By comparing a company's annual cash burn to its total market capitalisation, we can estimate roughly how many shares it would have to issue in order to run the company for another year (at the same burn rate).

Lindian Resources' cash burn of AU$12m is about 11% of its AU$111m market capitalisation. As a result, we'd venture that the company could raise more cash for growth without much trouble, albeit at the cost of some dilution.

Is Lindian Resources' Cash Burn A Worry?

On this analysis of Lindian Resources' cash burn, we think its cash burn reduction was reassuring, while its cash runway has us a bit worried. Even though we don't think it has a problem with its cash burn, the analysis we've done in this article does suggest that shareholders should give some careful thought to the potential cost of raising more money in the future. On another note, Lindian Resources has 5 warning signs (and 3 which are a bit concerning) we think you should know about.

Of course Lindian Resources may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with high insider ownership.

Investing.com — Goldman Sachs initiated research coverage on U.S. agricultural input stocks, favoring defensive and value plays in a weakening agricultural macro environment. “We believe the ag macro is still in the process of settling lower from the peak caused by the Russia/Ukraine War,” analyst at Goldman Sachs said. The brokerage issued "Buy" ratings on Corteva (NYSE:CTVA), FMC Corp (NYSE:FMC), and Mosaic, while assigning a "Neutral" rating to CF Industries (NYSE:CF) and a "Sell" rating to Nutrien (NYSE:NTR).

Goldman noted that the agricultural sector is still normalizing from the price surge caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, with corn, a key proxy, expected to stabilize in the $3-$4 per bushel range, similar to levels seen from 2014 to 2020. While a stronger-than-expected spring 2025 planting season could provide near-term support, the firm expects the downward trend to resume later in the year.

Among agricultural inputs, seeds remain the most resilient business in a weaker commodity cycle, according to Goldman. The firm sees strong pricing power and cost advantages in Corteva’s North American seed business, which is undergoing a long-term competitive reset.

Agricultural chemicals also offer defensive qualities as farmers prioritize pest control, though year-to-year volatility remains a factor. Goldman expects FMC to better manage inventory destocking and new product launches, countering recent market concerns.

For fertilizers, Goldman favors phosphate exposure through Mosaic over nitrogen and potash, citing strong demand from battery production. The firm warned that U.S. tariffs and new supply from Canada’s Jansen mine could pressure potash prices starting in 2026.

Goldman Sachs starts coverage on agriculture chemical stocks

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We recently published a list of 12 52-Week Low Dividend Stocks To Avoid. In this article, we are going to take a look at where FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) stands against other 52-week low dividend stocks to avoid.

Navigating the stock market can feel like sailing through stormy seas when certain stocks hit their 52-week lows. The dip may seem like a golden opportunity to some investors, but stocks that have dropped significantly—especially those with a 12-month share price decline of 25% or more—may carry hidden risks.

In this article, we will explore 12 dividend stocks ranked by their 12-month share price decline, which serves as a key indicator of potential problems, including financial instability or market pressures that could turn what seems like an opportunity into a trap.

However, even the stock with a highly appealing dividend yield may have to be avoided when trading at its 52-week low. This leads to the question – “Is a 52-week low a red flag?” And the answer is yes. Stocks reaching their 52-week low tell us they are experiencing declining revenues, management challenges, or broader industry downturns. The scenario is worse if it’s a dividend-paying stock. Inflated dividend yield masking deeper problems has frequently been seen in declining stocks to make them attractive to investors.

It shows that the seductiveness of the high dividend yields can also mean trouble. Investors focusing on the dividend yield rise sometimes forget to see the declining stock price, thereby falling into a trap – the phenomenon also called the dividend trap. For instance, in one of their recent articles, Barron pointed out a few food companies that were seeing their stock prices decline due to various challenges. Barron reported that these declines were making their high dividend yields less appealing.

The unsuspecting dividend trap does not mean that investors should focus on growth stocks instead of dividend stocks. The latter remains a haven for investors looking for stable income and capital appreciation. However, it is essential for investors looking for dividends to prioritize quality over sheer yield. Focusing on the companies’ financial stability, consistency of their earnings growth, and sustainability in their payout ratios can potentially lead the investors to a more reliable return in the long term. When stressing the importance of quality investing, Bloomberg also noted that growth companies trading at unreasonably high values can eat into future returns, even if their growth expectations are realized, and hence advocating for quality investing, where identifying the strong fundamentals of the companies takes priority.

In this regard, as we venture into our article and list out 12 dividend stocks currently at their 52-week lows, we will be focusing on the fundamentals of the company and the reasons behind their declines to provide the investors with an opportunity to make informed investment decisions instead of falling into a dividend trap.

The allure of high dividends may be strong, but we must be thoroughly sure of the underlying company’s health. Remember that a high yield from a sinking ship won’t keep us afloat.

Our Methodology

We used a screening process to compile our list of 12 dividend stocks with a 52-week low. The stocks are ranked based on their 12-month share price decline, with those that have experienced the largest declines at the top. We also focused on stocks with a minimum dividend yield of 3%, ensuring they remain viable dividend-paying stocks for consideration. Primarily, we included stocks with a decline of at least 25% in their share price over the past 52 weeks, indicating the continuous downward pressure during the year. By setting the dividend payout ratio at 90% or less, we filtered out stocks with excessively high payout ratios, which signals overcompensation. We limited our analysis to companies with a market capitalization of at least $1 billion to remain focused on established enterprises. The stocks in our list are ranked based on a 12-month share price decline, thereby solidifying our list with data reasoning. We additionally used hedge fund portfolios from our Insider Monkey database to report to our readers how strongly hedge funds back the stocks.

Is FMC Corporation (FMC) the 52-Week Low Dividend Stock To Avoid?

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FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)

52-week Decline as of March 7: 34.87%

Dividend yield: 5.62%

Number of Hedge Funds: 48

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), located in Pennsylvania, the U.S., is a global agricultural sciences company. The company specializes in providing crop protection solutions, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. It has an international presence, including India, where the company is a leader in crop protection solutions. With solutions like the Arc™ farm intelligence platform, the company offers help to monitor pests and optimize operations.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)’s stock reached a 52-week low of $33.80 and was trading at $41.29, reflecting a 34.87% decline over the past 52 weeks. The headwinds faced by the market because of low demand for agricultural products caused the company’s revenue to decline by 5%. The Chairman and CEO of the company, Pierre Brondeau, made the following statement after the stocks plunged to a 52-week low.

“…customers in many countries sought to hold significantly less inventory than they have historically. This dynamic and more pronounced FX impacts acted as a headwind to further growth.”

The institutional confidence appears mixed with 48 hedge funds still holding positions in FMC, as per Insider Monkey’s database of Q4 2024.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) offers a competitive dividend yield of 5.62%. The payout ratio stands at 72.27%, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns irrespective of the profitability pressures. Analysts have assigned a Hold rating to the stock, with a 1-year median price target of $48, representing a modest 16.25% upside. Though the long-term fundamentals are intact, the short-term uncertainties in the agricultural sector remain concerning.

Overall, FMC ranks 9th on our list of 52-week low dividend stocks to avoid. While we acknowledge the potential for FMC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold more significant promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ST==-LA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

Investors in Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.7% to close at US$42.10 following the release of its full-year results. The statutory results were not great – while revenues of US$4.5b were in line with expectations,Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile lost US$1.42 a share in the process. Earnings are an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance, look at what the analysts are forecasting for next year, and see if there's been a change in sentiment towards the company. With this in mind, we've gathered the latest statutory forecasts to see what the analysts are expecting for next year.

See our latest analysis for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile

NYSE:SQM Earnings and Revenue Growth March 8th 2025

After the latest results, the 14 analysts covering Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile are now predicting revenues of US$4.68b in 2025. If met, this would reflect a reasonable 3.4% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile is also expected to turn profitable, with statutory earnings of US$3.04 per share. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of US$4.95b and earnings per share (EPS) of US$3.53 in 2025. The analysts seem less optimistic after the recent results, reducing their revenue forecasts and making a real cut to earnings per share numbers.

Despite the cuts to forecast earnings, there was no real change to the US$52.71 price target, showing that the analysts don't think the changes have a meaningful impact on its intrinsic value. That's not the only conclusion we can draw from this data however, as some investors also like to consider the spread in estimates when evaluating analyst price targets. There are some variant perceptions on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, with the most bullish analyst valuing it at US$80.00 and the most bearish at US$36.00 per share. Note the wide gap in analyst price targets? This implies to us that there is a fairly broad range of possible scenarios for the underlying business.

These estimates are interesting, but it can be useful to paint some more broad strokes when seeing how forecasts compare, both to the Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's past performance and to peers in the same industry. We would highlight that Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's revenue growth is expected to slow, with the forecast 3.4% annualised growth rate until the end of 2025 being well below the historical 27% p.a. growth over the last five years. Compare this against other companies (with analyst forecasts) in the industry, which are in aggregate expected to see revenue growth of 4.3% annually. So it's pretty clear that, while revenue growth is expected to slow down, the wider industry is also expected to grow faster than Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile.

The Bottom Line

The most important thing to take away is that the analysts downgraded their earnings per share estimates, showing that there has been a clear decline in sentiment following these results. On the negative side, they also downgraded their revenue estimates, and forecasts imply they will perform worse than the wider industry. The consensus price target held steady at US$52.71, with the latest estimates not enough to have an impact on their price targets.

With that said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. At Simply Wall St, we have a full range of analyst estimates for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile going out to 2027, and you can see them free on our platform here..

Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile that you should be aware of.

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Most Undervalued Mid Cap Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) stands against the other undervalued mid cap stocks.

Mid-cap stocks are often seen as a balanced investment option. They offer a mix of growth potential and financial stability, and have historically outperformed large-cap and small-cap stocks over longer periods for this reason, as mentioned earlier in February by Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares Advisors. We covered his detailed sentiment in our 10 Best Performing Mid Cap Stocks to Buy According to Analysts article. Mid-caps are considered undervalued in some cases and provide opportunities for investors seeking quality at a discount. Their domestic focus and higher earnings quality compared to small caps make them an attractive choice for stable growth.

This sentiment was covered earlier on January 25 by Jill Carey Hall, BofA global research head of US small and mid cap strategy. She appeared on CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss small cap headwinds and the opportunity in domestic mid caps due to a tough backdrop for the Russell 2000. The profits growth recovery story for small caps, which many investors were optimistic about last year, has continued to be revised downward and pushed further into 2025. As a result, small-cap profits have continued to disappoint, with negative year-over-year earnings growth still prevalent. In contrast, mid-caps have shown better fundamentals. Hall emphasized that if the market broadens out, mid-caps could offer the best risk-reward, especially in an environment where multiple rate cuts have been priced out of the market. Her economists at BofA expect the Fed to remain on hold without further cuts. This scenario poses refinancing risks for small caps, which have reemerged as rate risks have increased. Mid-caps, however, have better balance sheets and fundamental trends, making them a preferable choice within the small and mid-cap space.

Interest rates also influence small-cap performance. Despite optimism around the economy and potential policies from Trump 2.0, small caps have struggled to achieve sustained gains after brief rallies. Historically, small caps have underperformed for over a decade. While relative valuations suggest they could outperform over the next decade, near-term challenges persist. Investors are cautious due to high expectations and ongoing profit disappointments. Hall noted that rate stabilization or potential rate cuts could support small caps, but Fed policy has been a major driver of recent volatility in this segment. For instance, December marked the worst month for small-cap performance relative to large caps in over 25 years following a hawkish Fed meeting. This year, Hall recommended focusing on companies with strong profits, lower leverage, reduced refinancing risks, or economic sensitivity. Financials appear well-positioned to benefit from potential deregulation or an uptick in M&A. Additionally, stocks with upward earnings revisions have outperformed recently and remain attractive targets.

Methodology

We used the Finviz stock screener to compile a list of the top mid-cap stocks that were trading between $2 billion and $10 billion, and had a forward P/E ratio under 15 each. We then selected the 10 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q4 2024. The hedge fund data was sourced from Insider Monkey’s database which tracks the moves of over 900 elite money managers.

Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).

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FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)

Forward P/E Ratio as of March 5: 10.34

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is a global agricultural sciences company. It empowers farmers worldwide by delivering a portfolio of crop protection solutions. These include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and biologicals that are designed to enhance crop yield and quality.

The company's line of diamide insecticides makes major contributions to its overall growth and revenue. These are a class of synthetic insecticides that disrupt insect muscle function, which leads to paralysis and death. Rynaxypyr insecticide of this line is in the $5 billion caterpillar control market, and is transitioning to a post-patent phase. This will introduce generic competition by 2026. The company will counter this by offering lower-priced and branded solo formulations.

Manufacturing cost reductions for Rynaxypyr will impact partner sales due to cost-plus pricing, which will contribute to a forecasted decline in 2025 Rynaxypyr sales. FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is prioritizing channel inventory reduction, which will also affect 2025 sales. Following a 2025 correction, Rynaxypyr is projected to achieve high single-digit growth. 2025 will be a pivotal year and will set the company's growth trajectory for 2026 and 2027.

Overall FMC ranks 10th on our list of the most undervalued mid cap stocks to buy according to hedge funds. While we acknowledge the potential of FMC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than FMC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

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