First Mining Expands Miroir Discovery, Drills 7.18 g/t Gold Over 8 Metres
First Mining Gold Corp. (TSX: FF) has announced their latest drill results from their Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, headlined by a high-grade intercept of 7.18 g/t gold over 8.0 metres at the Miroir target. These results, stemming from the company’s 2025 exploration program, continue to demonstrate the growth potential of the project located in […]
Precious Metals Dominate Latest S&P/TSX Composite Index Rebalancing
S&P Dow Jones Indices on Friday evening announced the results of its quarterly review for the S&P/TSX Composite Index, revealing a definitive trend toward the resource sector. Effective prior to the opening of trading on March 23, 2026, all five companies being added to Canada’s benchmark index are focused on the precious metals and mining […]
Oil Retreats From $118 High as G7 Weighs Biggest Reserve Release in History
G7 finance ministers convened an emergency call with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol on March 9 to discuss a possible coordinated release of strategic petroleum reserves, after crude oil briefly surged to nearly $120 a barrel — its highest level since 2022 — as the Iran war throttled Middle East energy exports. The […]
Gold Slides as Oil Surges Past $110, Fueling Inflation Fears and Margin Calls
Gold extended its decline in early 2026 trading, shedding value as oil prices breached $110 per barrel, intensifying inflation concerns across global markets. The precious metal, often seen as a hedge against rising prices, has instead faced selling pressure as investors liquidate positions to cover mounting costs elsewhere. Crude oil’s sharp rally, driven by geopolitical […]
Bomb Threat Triggers Evacuation and Ground Stop at Kansas City International Airport
A bomb threat has sparked a full evacuation and ground stop at Kansas City International Airport, halting all operations as authorities respond to the unfolding situation. Passengers and staff were urgently directed to Concourse A, with police and bomb-sniffing dogs sweeping the terminals for potential threats. Eyewitness accounts paint a tense scene, with K9 units […]
Iraq Oil Production Plummets 60% as Iran War Disrupts Tanker Access
Iraq’s oil output has cratered by roughly 60% amid the ongoing war with Iran, slashing production to just 1.7 to 1.8 million barrels per day from a pre-conflict level of 4.3 million barrels daily. The collapse, driven by a severe shortage of tankers to transport the nation’s crude, has crippled one of OPEC’s key producers. […]
Britain Faces Gas Crisis with Just Two Days of Reserves as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supplies
Britain is teetering on the edge of a gas supply crisis with only two days’ worth of natural gas in storage, as reserves have plummeted to 6,700 GWh from 18,000 GWh last year, according to National Gas data. This critically low level, enough for just 1.5 days of demand, comes as Middle East conflict disrupts […]
Iran Accused of Striking Bahrain Desalination Plant as Civilian Targets Emerge in Escalating War
Bahrain has accused Iran of targeting a desalination plant with a drone attack on Sunday, causing material damage and heightening concerns that civilian infrastructure is becoming a focal point in the nine-day-old war with the U.S. and Israel. The strike, confirmed by Bahraini officials, marks a dangerous shift in the conflict that erupted on February […]
US Navy Escorts for Strait of Hormuz Tankers Delayed by Weeks Amid Iran Tensions
A planned US Navy operation to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz faces a delay of at least three to four weeks, as military officials assess the need to weaken Iran’s regional capabilities before deploying a convoy. The setback, highlighted by a former US Navy commander, comes as tensions with Iran escalate over […]
Blast Reported Near U.S. Embassy in Noway Triggering Heavy Police Response
A loud blast rocked the area near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway, on March 8, 2026, prompting a swift response from emergency services and armed police, authorities confirmed. The explosion, heard in the vicinity of the embassy compound, sparked immediate concern among local residents and officials. Norwegian police have cordoned off the area, restricting […]