Thursday, January 22, 2026

Mali Dispute Led To Barrick Firing CEO—Sources

Mali may be the reason why Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) removed CEO Mark Bristow after months of escalating fallout where the miner lost control of the Loulo-Gounkoto complex and had 3 metric tons of gold seized, contributing to a $1-billion write-off and a 4% share decline. Chairman John Thornton announced Bristow’s immediate departure and appointed […]

Dolly Varden Silver Drills 3.34 g/t Gold Over 120 Metres At Homestake Silver

Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV: DV) has encountered a significant gold intercept as part of their 2025 55,000 metre drill program. The intercept occurred at the Homestake Silver deposit in step out drilling. Highlights from the results include: “These gold results from a step-out hole at the Homestake Silver Deposit confirm that the deposit continues to […]

Gold X2 To Acquire Kesselrun Resources As Part Of Regional Consolidation Strategy

M&A activity is beginning to trickle down to the explorers. Gold X2 Mining (TSXV: AUXX), formerly known as Goldshore Resources, this morning announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kesselrun Resources (TSXV: KES). The transaction will see Gold X2 take control of the Huronian Gold project currently operated by Kesselrun, which […]

Silver47 Concludes 15 Hole Drill Program At Red Mountain

Silver47 Exploration (TSXV: AGA) has successfully completed a fifteen hole 2025 summer drill program at their flagship Red Mountain Project in Alaska. The program saw drilling spread across both the Dry Creek and West Tundra Flats zones.

Quebec Scraps Full 2035 Gas Vehicle Ban

Quebec recently lifted its planned 2035 ban on new gas-powered vehicle sales and reset the objective from 100% fully electric to a 90% hybrid-or-electric share of new sales, according to Environment Minister Bernard Drainville. The minister said the change is intended to give industry “a break” and provide Quebecers more choice, while maintaining a strong […]

Taxpayers Lend $500M to Struggling Algoma Steel, Get Nothing in Return

Algoma Steel (Nasdaq: ASTL) announced Monday it had secured $400 million from Ottawa and $100 million from Ontario under emergency tariff relief programs. The company calls the funds critical to maintaining operations and its 2,600-person workforce, as 50% US tariffs effectively close off its largest market. But the loan structure — which gives taxpayers no […]

Palestinian Authority, Arab Nations Welcome Trump Gaza Peace Plan

The Palestinian Authority and eight Arab nations welcomed President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace proposal for Gaza on Monday, pledging to work with the United States to implement a comprehensive agreement to end the war. The Palestinian government issued a statement expressing confidence in Trump’s ability to find a path toward peace and committed to implementing […]

Canada’s ‘New’ Major Projects Office Absorbs Year-Old Team With Same Mission

The Canadian government’s newly created Major Projects Office is taking over the functions of a federal team established in 2024 with a strikingly similar mandate. Prime Minister Mark Carney launched the Calgary-based Major Projects Office in August to fast-track major infrastructure proposals through streamlined federal approval processes. The office aims to reduce project approval timelines […]

The Global Conflict Has Already Started | Bryan Cunningham

Brian Cunningham, former CIA intelligence officer and now President of Liberty Defense (TSXV: SCAN), shares his perspective on the fallout from the Charlie Kirk shooting and how social media algorithms are fueling division across the country. He also examines rising geopolitical risks from Poland to NATO and what these developments mean for global stability. Brian […]