Ontario MPP Removed From Caucus After Assault Charges
A first-term Ontario legislator was ousted from the governing Conservative caucus Monday following his weekend arrest on assault charges. Chris Van Scott, 35, who represents Sault Ste. Marie, was taken into custody by Toronto authorities September 21 after Sault Ste. Marie detectives launched an investigation. He’s accused of assault and assault with a weapon in […]
Jefferies Analyst Sees Gold Reaching $6,600 Based on Historical Income Ratios
Investment bank Jefferies has set an ambitious $6,600 per ounce target for gold — a potential 76% increase from current levels, based on analysis comparing today’s prices to historical income ratios from the metal’s 1980 peak. Chris Wood, Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, updated the firm’s long-term gold forecast this week as prices hit […]
South Korea Says US Investment Demands ‘Impossible’ to Meet
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that US demands for $350 billion in investments are financially impossible and could collapse his country’s economy, comparing the potential impact to the devastating 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. “Without a currency swap, if we were to withdraw $350 billion in the manner that the US is demanding […]
TC Energy Pours $8.5B Into US Energy, Not Worried About Tariffs
TC Energy (TSX: TRP) will invest US$8.5 billion over the next five years in new US power projects anchored by a forecast of around 45 billion cubic feet per day increase in natural gas demand over the next decade. “It’s all about energy—and natural gas is going to be the backbone,” CEO François Poirier said […]
US Signals Supporting Argentina Amid Market And Peso Crash
The US signalled readiness to intervene in Argentina’s markets, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying “all options for stabilization are on the table,” a statement that helped spark a sharp rebound in Argentine assets. Detailing the toolkit under consideration, Bessent said options “may include, but are not limited to, swap lines, direct currency purchases, and […]
Antimony Resources Commences 6,000 Metre Phase Two Drill Program At Bald Hill Antimony Project
Antimony Resources (CSE: ATMY) has resumed drilling at their flagship Bald Hill Antimony Project in New Brunswick. The program aims to complete a total of 6,000 metres across the entire phase two program.
Goliath Resources Completes 64,000 Metre Drill Program at Surebet Discovery
Goliath Resources (TSXV: GOT) has seen drilling conclude for the 2025 season at their flagship Surebet Discovery. The program saw over 64,000 metres drilled in total, with 110 holes completed in what was one of the largest helicopter-supported drill programs in North America this year.
Mali Approves Six Mining Agreements, Cements State Royalty At 10%
Mali’s Council of Ministers approved six exploitation and exploration agreements, advancing the military government’s plan to capture more mining revenue under the 2023 code that raised the royalty to 10% from 6.5% and expanded state and local ownership to at least 35% from 20%. The government said the new pacts guarantee a non-reducible state stake […]
Canada Recognizes Palestine: What Does It Mean For Trade?
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is joining the UK, Australia, and Portugal in recognizing Palestine as state this past weekend. The four nations, while traditionally close to Israel, have now joined more than 140 nations backing the Palestinians’ bid for an independent state drawn from the occupied territories. Announcing Canada’s move, Carney said […]
US Officials Give Conflicting Details on New $100K H-1B Visa Fee
Conflicting messages from Trump administration officials about a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee created widespread confusion over the weekend, prompting major corporations to issue urgent travel advisories and forcing the White House to clarify the policy as it took effect Sunday. The confusion started Friday when Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters at a White […]