Lodestar Metals Secures C$1.5M Financing, Initiates DDIP Geophysics at Goldrun
Lodestar Metals raised C$1.5 million through a non-brokered placement of 7.5 million units at C$0.20, issuing warrants exercisable at C$0.30 for 18 months to fund Goldrun exploration. It also launched a Dipole-Dipole IP survey at Goldrun targeting high-priority anomalies, with results due in February.
1. Landstar System Q4 Earnings Outlook
Landstar System is expected to report a year-over-year decline in fourth-quarter earnings, with consensus estimates indicating adjusted EPS of approximately $1.10, down from $1.25 in Q4 of last year. Freight brokerage volumes are projected to fall by 5%, driven by softer shippers’ demand in the retail and manufacturing sectors, while average revenue per load may climb by 3% due to higher fuel surcharge recovery. Operating ratio is forecast to expand by 150 basis points to near 88.5% as wage pressures and increased insurance costs offset modest margin support from network efficiencies. Investors will watch load count, ton-miles and yield data closely for signs of stabilization heading into 2026.