Cerrado Gold Closes On All-Stock Acquisition Of Ascendant Resources
Cerrado Gold (TSXV: CERT) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Ascendant Resources (TSX: ASND) this morning. The transaction, which saw Cerrado pay a 14% premium for the Portugal-focused developer, centered around the feasibility stage Lagoa Salgada project. Under the terms of the arrangement, Ascendant shareholders received one share of Cerrado for every 7.8 shares […]
Nvidia Takes $15B Hit as China Chip Restrictions Test US Tech Strategy
The escalating technology rivalry between the United States and China has dealt a severe blow to Nvidia‘s (Nasdaq: NVDA) business, with the semiconductor leader caught in the crossfire of export controls that have disrupted global AI chip supply chains. Speaking alongside the Computex technology show in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed the steep financial […]
Gold Industry Set For A $160 Billion Cash Haul In 2026!? | Terry Lynch – Power Metallic
In this exclusive interview, Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic (TSXV: PNPN), provides insights into the evolving gold market landscape, exploring the impact of US-China tariff dynamics on precious metals. Lynch discusses the company’s strategic approach to exploration, highlighting the world-class potential of the Lion Zone. The interview delves into Power Metallic’s aggressive drilling program […]
$3200 Gold & The Miners Still Lagging!? | Cliff Hale-Sanders – Cerrado Gold
In this interview at the Commodities Global Expo 2025, Cliff Hale-Sanders, President of Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSXV: CERT), gives us insights into the company’s strategic positioning in the gold market, exploring how tariff rollbacks are impacting commodity prices. Hale-Sanders details Cerrado’s production at Argentina’s Nicholas mine, with current output of 55-60k oz/year through heap leach […]
Silver Outperforms Gold In The Later Parts Of A Bull Cycle | John Miniotis – AbraSilver
In this interview, John Miniotis, CEO of AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX: ABRA), provides a compelling analysis of the silver market, highlighting the significant 200 Moz annual silver supply deficit. Miniotis explores the emerging silver bull cycle, driven by both monetary and industrial demand, and AbraSilver’s strategic positioning in this evolving landscape. The interview delves into […]
Pro-EU Candidate Dan Defeats Hard-Right Rival in Romanian Presidency
Nicușor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, won Romania’s presidential election Sunday with about 54% of the vote, defeating nationalist George Simion in a contest viewed as a choice between maintaining Romania’s pro-Western path or shifting toward populist nationalism. The election drew the highest voter turnout in 25 years, with Romanians coming out in force […]
Ontario Budget Invests $500M in Mineral Processing
Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the province’s 2025 budget Thursday, featuring a $500 million investment in critical mineral processing and measures to strengthen economic resilience. The budget, titled “A Plan to Protect Ontario,” aims to shield the province from US tariffs while supporting workers and businesses. “Our government is delivering on our mandate to […]
Canada Post Is “Effectively Insolvent,” Says Mediator
Canada Post is “effectively insolvent,” warns federal mediator William Kaplan, who urges a sweeping overhaul of the Crown corporation’s mandate if it is to survive imminent labour and financial crises. Kaplan’s report recommends allowing Canada Post to shutter additional rural post offices, expand community mailboxes and introduce weekend parcel delivery staffed by part-time workers. He […]
Moody’s Cuts US Rating Down as Deficits, Interest Costs Soar
Moody’s has downgraded the US sovereign credit rating from AAA to AA1, marking the first reduction since it began formally assessing US bonds in 1993. The agency cited widening deficits, rising interest payments, and political paralysis as primary drivers, projecting federal debt to hit 134% of GDP and deficit-to-GDP of 9% by 2035. The move […]
Drugmaker Regeneron Acquires 23andMe for $256M
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) will acquire bankrupt genetic-testing firm 23andMe in a court-approved auction for $256 million, the companies announced on Monday. The all-cash deal, expected to close in Q3, positions Regeneron to control a trove of genomic data from 15 million customers who purchased 23andMe’s saliva-based DNA kits. Regeneron has pledged to honor 23andMe’s […]