Why Bill C-22 Still Gives Police Warrantless Reach
Canada’s federal government has reintroduced its lawful access regime in a narrower form, using Bill C-22 to preserve new investigative powers for police while cutting back some of the broad warrantless reach that triggered the backlash against the earlier version, Bill C-2. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the new bill followed consultations with police […]
China Eases Restrictions on BHP Iron Ore Imports Amid Supply Chain Adjustments
China has relaxed import restrictions on iron ore from BHP, one of the world’s largest mining companies, signaling a potential shift in Beijing’s approach to securing critical raw materials for its steel industry. The move comes as the country navigates supply chain pressures and seeks to stabilize domestic production costs. The easing of curbs, which […]
Why Silver’s Move Is ‘Scary’ to Some Miners | Frank Basa
The Cobalt camp has produced some of the richest silver ever pulled from Canadian ground — and Nord Precious Metals (TSXV: NTH) is betting that the best of it hasn’t been found yet.
Canada Commits 23.6 Million Barrels To IEA Oil Release Effort
Canada is positioning planned oil output and higher natural gas exports as part of the International Energy Agency’s emergency response to the Iran war, pledging 23.6 million barrels toward a coordinated 400 million barrel release by 32 member countries. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday that Canada will supply millions barrels of oil and ramp […]
Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Collapse to Near Zero as Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Terms
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, have ground to a near halt, with flows plummeting from 19.5 million barrels per day to just 0.5 million, according to vessel tracking data highlighted by Goldman Sachs. This dramatic collapse comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as President Donald […]
Aluminium Bahrain Cuts 19% of Production Capacity Amid Hormuz Supply Disruptions
Aluminium Bahrain, operator of the world’s largest single-site aluminum smelter, has suspended 19% of its production capacity due to ongoing supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The company, based in Bahrain, announced the move as a protective measure to conserve raw material stocks amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region. The phased shutdown, […]
Privacy Fight Exposes Who May Benefit From Age Verification Bills
The central question behind the current wave of “age verification” bills is not whether child safety is politically potent, but who is shaping laws that move compliance from social media platforms to the operating system and app distribution layer. In California, Colorado, Louisiana, New York, Illinois, Utah, Texas, and Congress, the legislative architecture is increasingly […]
Are Commodities Entering a Generational Cycle? | Terry Lynch
Terry Lynch has been around resource markets long enough to know the difference between a rally and a reset — and right now, he thinks something bigger is building. Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic Mines (TSXV: PNPN), joined us at the Red Cloud Pre-PDAC 2026 Mining Showcase in Toronto for a wide-ranging conversation that moves […]
Is the Gold Boom Still in the ‘Pre-Party’ Phase? | Sean Kingsley
Newfoundland has quietly become one of the most watched addresses in Canadian gold exploration — and Gold Hunter Resources (CSE: HUNT) is making a significant move to establish itself there. Sean Kingsley, President and CEO of Gold Hunter Resources, joined us at the Red Cloud Pre-PDAC 2026 Mining Showcase in Toronto to outline the company’s […]
British Expats Face Hefty Tax Bills After Fleeing Gulf Conflict
Tens of thousands of British expats are grappling with unexpected tax liabilities after fleeing the Gulf region amid escalating conflict involving Iran, with many returning to the UK on emergency flights. Accountancy firm Price Bailey warns that these individuals risk falling afoul of Britain’s strict five-year temporary non-residency rule, designed to prevent tax avoidance through […]