Iraq to Restart Oil Exports from All Fields Within Days After Month-Long Halt
Iraq’s oil ministry announced that exports from all fields across the country will resume within the next few days, marking a significant step toward stabilizing its position as a key global crude supplier. The statement, reported on Saturday, follows more than a month of disruptions that have strained output and rattled energy markets. On Friday, […]
Liberals in Talks with Three Quebec Conservative MPs to Bolster Majority in Parliament
Canada’s Liberal government, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, is actively courting three Quebec Conservative MPs to cross the floor, a move that could further solidify the party’s newly secured parliamentary majority. Joël-Denis Bellavance, a journalist for La Press, spoke of the matter on CPAC’s Primetime Politics show Friday. Bellavance indicated that while these MPs remain […]
First Phosphate: Building a North American Battery Supply Chain from the Ground Up
In our latest site visit, we went to the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region to get a real-time look at what it actually takes to build a fully vertical battery company.
Churchill Port LNG Exports Must Start by 2030 or Lose Ottawa’s Backing
The federal government has imposed a firm 2030 deadline for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to commence from the Port of Churchill in Manitoba, with a clear warning that funding for the port’s expansion could be withdrawn if the target is missed. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew confirmed the ultimatum, signaling a critical push to transform […]
Canadian Investors Pour Record $32.9 Billion into Foreign Stocks In February Amid Net Capital Outflow
Canadian investors funneled a record $25.4 billion into foreign securities in February, dwarfing the $6.2 billion that foreign investors injected into Canadian assets, according to Statistics Canada. The surge, driven by a historic $32.9 billion spent on foreign stocks—particularly in U.S. tech firms—marked the highest level of outbound investment in nearly two years. Pedro Antunes, […]
IMF Praises Canada’s Fiscal Strength as G7 Leader Ahead of Mini-Budget
The International Monetary Fund has positioned Canada as the fiscal leader among G7 nations, highlighting its capacity to invest in key areas like infrastructure and energy while maintaining a relatively low debt burden. With a net debt-to-GDP ratio of 43%, far below the near-100% levels of many peers, Canada stands out as a rare bright […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Fast-Track Psychedelic Drug Reviews, Commits $50 Million For Ibogaine Research
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to expedite the FDA review process for certain psychedelic drugs, with a particular focus on ibogaine, a compound eyed for treating post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction. Alongside this, the administration announced a $50 million federal investment to advance research into ibogaine’s potential, especially for veterans grappling […]
Iran Again Closes Strait of Hormuz, Fires on Tankers Amid U.S. Blockad
Iran has again shut down the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, escalating tensions with the United States following a blockade of the critical shipping channel. The closure, announced on Saturday, comes as Iranian forces fired on commercial vessels, with at least three attacks reported by a U.S. defense official. The semi-official Fars news agency […]
Why This War Made the Gold Case Stronger | Michael Gentile
In this conversation with Michael Gentile of Bastion, we discuss how he evaluates junior mining companies, why simple geology often leads to better outcomes, and what separates a real mine build from a story stock. Michael explains why communication matters so much in this sector, how he thinks about infrastructure, strip ratio, grade, scale, and […]
Wall Street Bought the Ceasefire. Now Oil’s Back Over $100 | Todd Bubba Horwitz
In this conversation with Todd “Bubba” Horwitz of Bubba Trading, we discuss the Iran ceasefire, why the market treated it as a win, and why Todd believes that reaction may not last. He explains why he is still short oil, gold, and equities as a trader, why he sees this rally as a dead cat […]