The Approval Process in Action

Source: The Life Sciences Report and Visual Capitalist (5/1/13)

What catalysts in the drug development process move biotech company stocks? The savvy investor must know what steps in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval process can propel a stock up or down. From drug discovery to the much-anticipated PDUFA date, The Life Sciences Report and the Visual Capitalist have collaborated on an infographic that describes both the process and related catalysts.

For news on how catalysts affect specific stocks, read the updated Life Sciences Report Watchlist.

High‑Grade Spanish Gold Project Advances as Major Studies and Permitting Line Up
Source: Streetwise Reports (01/13/2026)

Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO:TSX.V; EMOTF:OTCQB; LLJA:FSE) reported progress across its Iberian Belt West project, backed by CA$26 million in equity financing and a US$50 million credit facility. The update detailed advancing engineering work, metallurgical testing, and permitting milestones for Emerita Resources Corp.'s Spanish portfolio.

Major Mining Company Moves to Increase Stake Ahead of Key Exploration Push
Source: Streetwise Reports (01/13/2026)

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQB; X7W:FSE) confirmed Centerra Gold exercised its top-up right to maintain a 9.99% ownership stake following recent share issuances. Proceeds are expected to support an expanded 2026 exploration program across Drydens district-scale property in northwestern Ontario.

Resource Developer Finds Excellent District-Scale Gold Potential in BC
Source: Streetwise Reports (01/13/2026)

Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. has issued a summary of its 2025 exploration efforts at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property in British Columbia. Check out the article to discover the potential upside that one analyst forecasts for the stock.

Strategic Advances Strengthen Key Spanish Mining Project Backed by New Capital
Source: Streetwise Reports (01/12/2026)

Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO:TSX.V; EMOTF:OTCQB; LLJA:FSE) has outlined significant progress at its flagship Iberian Belt West project. With CA$26 million in equity financing and a US$50 million credit facility secured, the company is advancing engineering, permitting, and exploration initiatives across its Spanish portfolio.

Drone Tech Co. Discovers Massive $163.6B Market Breakthrough in Defense Cybersecurity
Source: Streetwise Reports (01/12/2026)

Provider of cybersecurity and solutions for drones and robotics Mobilicom Ltd. (MOB:NASDAQ) announces it has secured a new design win and initial order from a customer based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a leading small-arms manufacturer. Find out why one analyst increased his price target on the stock.