Prigozhin Denies Report He Offered to Betray Russian Positions
The head of Russia’s Wagner private army has denied a report that he offered to betray Russian positions to Ukraine in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the city of Bakhmut. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the group’s leader and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the report was “nonsense” and that he […]
Katie Sorensen: The Influencer Mom Who Cried Kidnap
Well, folks, we’ve all heard of “fake it ’til you make it,” but have you heard of “fake a kidnapping ’til you make headlines?” Today, we’re diving into the bizarre story of Katie Sorensen, the self-proclaimed momfluencer who concocted a kidnapping story that could give Hollywood screenwriters a run for their money. I’m not sure […]
Rise Gold Sees Commission Deny Idaho-Maryland Mine Project In California
After its two-day public hearing, the Nevada County Planning Commission of California unanimously voted down the proposal to reopen the Idaho-Maryland gold mine near Grass Valley. The property is the principal asset of exploration-stage mining company Rise Gold Corp. (CSE: RISE). Nevada County Planning Commissioner Terry McAteer, in making his motion to recommend the permit […]
Vice Media Files for Bankruptcy, Announces Sale to Lenders Including Soros and Fortress
Vice Media on Monday morning announced that it has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company has closed a deal with a consortium of its lenders to purchase the company. The announcement confirms reports from earlier this month. The alternative media company, which once touted a valuation of as much as $5.7 billion, listed assets and […]
Gazprom Said To Support Transnistria Via Free Gas
Gazprom, a Russian state-owed energy firm, continues to supply gas to Moldova’s indebted separatist enclave Transnistria without receiving payment just to support the territory, Moldova’s energy minister said on Sunday. “I believe that for Russia, de facto free supplies of gas to Transnistria are a greater priority, far more important than any commercial relationship, money […]
EU, G7 Say “Nyet” To Russian Gas As Renewables Take Over As Primary Electricity Source
According to officials involved in the negotiations, the G7 and EU will ban Russian gas imports on lines where Moscow has reduced supplies, marking the first time that western nations have stopped pipeline gas trade since the invasion of Ukraine. The move, which G7 leaders will finalize next week in Hiroshima, will prohibit Russia from […]
Minto Metals Halts Operations At Minto Mine As Yukon Government Takes Over
Minto Metals Corp. (TSXV: MNTO) reported on Saturday that all operations at the Minto Mine, which is located within the Selkirk First Nation’s Territory in central Yukon, Canada, have been suspended. According to the firm, the Yukon government has officially taken over management and control of the site and will prioritize measures necessary to maintain environmental […]
Athena Gold Set To Begin Drilling At Excelsior Springs Next Month
Athena Gold (CSE: ATHA) this morning revealed its exploration plans for 2023, as it continues to focus on its recently expanded flagship Excelsior Springs Project in Nevada.
Karora Resources Sees Costs Fall In Q1 As Production Hits 39,827 Ounces
Karora Resources (TSX: KRR) is on track to meet full year 2023 production guidance of 145,000 to 160,000 gold ounces following the firms performance in the first quarter. The company managed to produce 39,827 ounces in the the first quarter. Revenue was flat on a quarter over quarter basis, with Karora posting revenues of $96.8 […]
Elon Musk, Free Speech Absolutist, Restricts Twitter Accounts In Turkey On Election Eve
Twitter stated Friday night that it is banning some tweets in Turkey ahead of the country’s high-stakes election on Sunday. The firm tweeted in both English and Turkish that it had “taken action to restrict access to some content in Turkey” beginning Friday, but that the restricted information will still be available elsewhere. Twitter did […]