Agnico Eagle Halts Mining In Barnat Pit After Wall Failure at Canadian Malartic
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM) has suspended mining at the Barnat open pit at its Canadian Malartic complex in Quebec after a section of the pit’s north wall gave way. The company said a rock mass movement struck the wall on July 1 and that no one was hurt. There was no equipment damage or […]
“Dr. Trump” Posts AI Video On Trump Derangement Syndrome With Hollywood Patients
President Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social showing an AI version of himself in a white medical coat with a stethoscope, introducing himself as “Dr. Trump” and offering help for “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a phrase widely used by Trump allies to dismiss intense criticism of him. The clip opens with Trump asking, “Have […]
OpenAI Proposes Giving US Government a 5% Stake, FT Reports
A public wealth fund, a 5% stake, and a lot of unanswered questions. Here’s what OpenAI has proposed to Washington.
US Suspends Tariffs on Moroccan Phosphate, Declares Fertilizer Emergency
The White House says domestic phosphate output can’t meet demand, so it’s temporarily waiving duties on Moroccan imports to get farmers through the fall.
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Marcos, Carney Meet in Vancouver as Philippines Seeks Energy Deals Amid Middle East Fallout
The first Philippine presidential visit to Canada in over a decade centers on energy diversification, with LNG and oil high on the agenda.
EU Closes Its Own De Minimis Loophole as €3 Parcel Duty Takes Effect
Brussels says the change protects 30 million retail jobs and closes a safety gap. Washington made a similar move last year, citing fentanyl smuggling.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage, Residential Building Collapses
A nine-story residential building collapsed in Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district as Russia launched a fresh wave of missiles and drones on the Ukrainian capital.
CUSMA Not Renewed: Why And What Does It Mean?
The US has refused to renew its trade deal with Canada and Mexico in its current form. While that means the North America’s central trade agreement will remain alive but politically unsettled, it sets for a deeper geopolitical tension. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the US, Mexico, and Canada met virtually on July 1 […]
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Fraser Defends Checking A Judge’s Donation During Appointment Process
Justice Minister Sean Fraser has reportedly told a parliamentary committee he would “occasionally” check whether judicial appointees had made political donations during the appointment process, a Blacklock’s Reporter report said. “I will on occasion have a candidate’s political activities flagged before a final appointment is made,” he said. That line landed inside an already loaded […]
Investors Pull Billions From Gold ETFs In Record Outflows After Rally
Global gold-backed exchange-traded funds posted 38.3 tonnes of outflows in the week ended June 26, the largest weekly withdrawal since September 2022, according to The Kobeissi Letter, which cited World Gold Council-linked flow data. In dollar terms, the funds lost $4.7 billion, described as the largest weekly outflow on record. North America accounted for 23.6 […]