Epstein Files Citing Maduro Spark Fresh Speculation Of CIA Ops In Venezuela
Epstein-linked communications from 2013 to 2019 that mention Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro are circulating online, with some users claiming they hint at a covert US operation to retrieve a CIA-linked asset. The earliest reference appears in a January 3, 2013 email exchange in which Jeffrey Epstein asked associate Francisco D’Agostino about conditions in Venezuela as […]
SpaceX Shifts Priority to Moon City as Mars Plans Take Back Seat
Elon Musk announced Sunday that SpaceX has redirected its primary focus toward building a self-sustaining city on the Moon, delaying his long-held ambition to colonize Mars. The SpaceX chief executive said on X that the company now prioritizes lunar development because it offers a faster path to establishing humanity’s first off-world settlement. He estimates a […]
Was Epstein’s Death Announcement Drafted Before His Body Was Found?
Clerical error? A press release announcing Jeffrey Epstein’s death is dated a full day before guards found the accused sex trafficker’s body in his Manhattan jail cell. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York dated the statement Friday, August 9, claiming officials found Epstein unresponsive “earlier this morning.” Prison logs show […]
Vizsla Silver: Remains Of At Least 3 Kidnapped Employees Identified
Vizsla Silver (TSX: VZLA) has seen a worse case scenario come true, with the company this morning reporting that “a number” of its employees that were kidnapped in January were found deceased. While the company did not specify how many employees had been found, CBC News is reporting that at least three employees have had […]
CME Group Raises Gold, Silver Margin Requirements as Volatility Grips Precious Metals Markets
CME Group increased margin requirements for gold and silver futures again on Friday, marking the third adjustment in less than two weeks as extreme price swings continue to roil precious metals markets. The exchange raised initial and maintenance margins for COMEX 100 gold futures to 9% from 8% for non-heightened risk profile accounts. Silver futures […]
Canada Post Secures $1 Billion Loan After Year of Strikes and Record Losses
The federal government approved a $1.01 billion repayable loan to Canada Post on February 5, marking the second major bailout in just over a year as the Crown corporation loses an estimated $10 million daily. The emergency financing comes on top of $1.03 billion Ottawa provided in January 2025, bringing total federal support to more […]
US-India Trade Framework Explained: Tariff Cuts And Carveouts
The US and India say they have a framework for an interim trade agreement, meant to move quickly on tariffs now while feeding into a broader bilateral trade process launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India offers tariff cuts on US imports. The US offers a defined “reciprocal” tariff setup for […]
Anglo American Considers Third De Beers Writedown as Diamond Crisis Deepens
Anglo American said this week it may write down the value of its De Beers diamond unit for the third consecutive year as the diamond industry faces sustained market weakness. The mining giant said it is reviewing De Beers’ carrying value and could record an impairment when it reports upcoming full-year results. The company already […]
Emerita Drills 1.4% Copper Over 9.2 Metres At El Cura In Advance Of Prefeasibility Study
Emerita Resources (TSXV: EMO) this morning released further assay results from ongoing exploration being conducted at their El Cura deposit, which is part of the larger Iberian Belt West Project.
US Grew More Reliant on Mineral Imports in 2025, Reversing Two-Year Decline
The United States increased its reliance on foreign mineral supplies in 2025, reversing a two-year trend of declining import dependence, according to federal data released last week. The US Geological Survey’s 2026 Mineral Commodity Summaries shows the country depended on imports for more than half its consumption of 54 nonfuel minerals in 2025, up from […]