Leaked Documents Show China and Russia Plotted to Destroy Starlink Satellites

A joint European investigation traces a secret 2023 forum where Chinese researchers proposed jamming, hacking, and physically destroying satellites central to Ukraine’s war effort.
Japan’s Search for Oil Diversification Could Help Fund Canada’s Next Big Pipeline

Alberta needs a committed Asian buyer to justify its next pipeline. Japan’s growing interest, driven by Middle East supply fears, might be exactly that.
Meta Starts Charging for AI for the First Time, Undercutting OpenAI and Anthropic on Price

The company is betting a steep discount can win over developers who’d otherwise pick OpenAI or Anthropic.
This Company Is Sitting on $24 Billion in Gold | Hugh Agro – Revival Gold

From a former Barrick mine in Utah to a high-grade discovery in Idaho, Hugh Agro breaks down the resource base behind Revival Gold and the path to a 2028 construction decision.
We Need 3 New Copper Mines a Year—We’re Not Even Close | Marc Bishop Lafleche – Ecora Royalties

Lafleche tells us why the world isn’t building nearly enough new copper mines to meet demand, and what that means for critical minerals royalties.
Poland’s Central Bank Snaps up 82 Tons of Gold in 2026

Poland’s central bank has accumulated 82 tons of gold so far in 2026, one of the more aggressive buying campaigns among European central banks this year, with officials framing the purchases as a measure to reinforce the country’s financial stability. The scale of the buying is notable. 82 tons represents a significant addition to national […]
The Next Financial Crisis Is Already Building | Frank Trotter – Battle Bank

From private credit stress to stablecoin disruption, Frank Trotter explains where he sees the banking system’s next crack forming, and how precious metals fit into the picture.
Carney Says “No Greater Friend Than Denmark” As Trump Renews Greenland Chase

Prime Minister Mark Carney called Denmark one of Canada’s closest allies this week, linking the relationship to Arctic security and NATO defence as President Donald Trump renewed his push for American control of Greenland. Speaking beside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Carney said Canada has “no greater friend, and […]
Pentagon Bids $300M for Lithium as China Reliance Looms

Lithium carbonate prices have climbed more than a third this year, and the U.S. military wants to lock in a large supply before conditions shift further. The Defense Logistics Agency has issued a solicitation for nearly 36 million pounds of battery-grade lithium carbonate, structured as a five-year contract with a ceiling of $300 million, according […]
Why Japan’s Rare Earth Warnings Are Getting Louder

Can Japan’s industrial rare earth policy move faster than China’s export licensing system? Reuters reported that Japanese corporate filings are increasingly citing rare earth supply risks as China continues to restrict shipments of key materials to Japan. The warnings include companies such as Citizen Watch and Omron, which have flagged possible pressure on production and […]