Trump Media Targets Merger With Russia-Backed Fusion Firm
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT) has agreed to merge with fusion developer TAE Technologies in an all-stock transaction valued at more than $6.0 billion, positioning the combined company as one of the first publicly traded fusion plays while immediately re-rating DJT on deal optionality. DJT shares jumped about 35% on the announcement, after […]
USTR Releases Canada’s Fix List Ahead of CUSMA Review, Dairy Tops The List
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has published a “non-exhaustive” list of issues he says must be resolved for the CUSMA Joint Review to succeed, putting Canada’s dairy market access and digital laws in the same bucket as Mexico energy disputes, rules-of-origin tightening, and new regional “economic security” tools. Greer anchored the review process to statutory […]
Carney Withholds Critical Minerals Promise From US in Ontario Pact
Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly declined to guarantee US access to Canada’s critical minerals while pitching a new federal Ontario agreement designed to compress timelines for mine and major-project approvals, including for the Ring of Fire. Speaking in Ottawa alongside Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Carney said the arrangement targets “one-project, one-review and one-decision” for major […]
DraftKings Loses $934,000 Dispute Over Baseball Betting Error
A Massachusetts bettor will collect nearly $1 million in winnings after state regulators ruled Thursday that DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) must pay for its own mistake. Commissioners rejected the sports betting company’s request to cancel wagers placed during October’s American League Championship Series. The unanimous decision forces DraftKings to honor a $934,147 payout stemming from a […]
Highlander Silver To Acquire Bear Creek Mining For $141 Million
High silver prices are resulting in consolidation within the junior mining sector, with the latest transaction seeing Highlander Silver (TSX: HSLV) acquire Bear Creek Mining (TSXV: BCM) to establish what is defined as a ‘leading growth company’ within the silver sector. The transaction will see Highlander’s San Luis gold-silver project in Peru with indicated resources […]
G2 Goldfields Outlines $2.6 Billion NPV For Oko Project Under PEA
G2 Goldfields (TSX: GTWO) has released a preliminary economic study for their Oko Gold Project in Guyana. The project is estimated to have an after tax net present value of $2.6 billion, alongside an IRR of 39% and a payback period of 2.6 years at $3,000 an ounce gold. That net present value at $4,000 […]
Talon Metals To Acquire Eagle Mine From Lundin Mining
Talon Metals (TSX: TLO) has entered into a major transaction with Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN) to create what will be the only pureplay primary nickel-copper company in the United States. The transaction will see Talon acquire the operating Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill in Michigan, which are adjacent to Talon’s 400,000 acre land package in […]
Pablo Rodriguez Steps Down as Quebec Liberal Leader After Vote-Buying Allegations
Pablo Rodriguez resigned as Quebec Liberal Party leader on Wednesday, ending a tumultuous six-month tenure marked by allegations of campaign finance violations and vote-buying schemes. The Liberal caucus learned of Rodriguez’s decision during a virtual meeting on Wednesday afternoon. He planned to hold a news conference on Thursday morning to address his departure. The resignation […]
Ottawa-New Brunswick Sign “One Project, One Review”
Canada and New Brunswick have signed a co-operation agreement designed to deliver “one project, one review” for major projects that trigger both federal and provincial assessments. The agreement was announced in Fredericton by internal trade minister Dominic LeBlanc, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, and provincial environment minister Gilles LePage, with LeBlanc attending on behalf of […]
Canadian Federal Government to Notify Public Servants of Job Cuts in January
Multiple federal departments will begin informing employees in January whether their positions face elimination as Canada’s government implements a sweeping workforce reduction plan announced in its 2025 budget. The government plans to eliminate 28,000 positions and achieve $60 billion in savings by 2029 under its Comprehensive Expenditure Review. Officials aim to reduce total federal employment […]