FBI Probes Leaked Iran Damage Report as Trump Disputes Findings
It appears Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now hates leaks. On Wednesday, he said the FBI is investigating the leak of a classified intelligence report that contradicts President Donald Trump’s claims that US strikes “obliterated” Iranian nuclear facilities. The Defense Intelligence Agency assessment, leaked to CNN and other outlets, found that weekend strikes on three Iranian […]
Alberta Premier Creates Panel as Separation Support Rises
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Wednesday the creation of a panel to explore the province’s future relationship with Canada, as separatist sentiment grows following the federal Liberal Party’s election victory. Smith said the “Alberta Next Panel” will conduct public meetings and recommend proposals for voter consideration in 2026 referendums. “Albertans have had enough of Ottawa’s […]
Canada Investigates Entry of Dozens of Suspected Iranian Officials
Canada’s border agency is investigating whether 66 suspected senior Iranian government officials improperly entered the country, officials confirmed Tuesday. The Canada Border Services Agency has determined that 20 individuals should be barred from the country due to their suspected senior roles in Iran’s government. Authorities have already expelled one person, and issued removal orders for […]
Integra Resources Guides To 72,500 Ounce Production Midpoint For 2025
The year may be half over, but Integra Resources (TSXV: ITR) has finally released operational guidance for 2025. The guidance follows the acquisition of the Florida Canyon Gold Mine in late 2024. Integra is expecting Florida Canyon to produce a total of 70,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold this year, with those ounces expected to […]
Nexus Uranium To Acquire Basin Uranium As Consolidation Continues Across Sector
Uranium juniors are continuing to consolidate amid declining investor interest in the sector. The latest transaction will see Nexus Uranium (CSE: NEXU) acquire Basin Uranium (CSE: NCLR) in an all-stock deal. Under the terms of a definitive agreement, Basin shareholders are set to receive 1.1 common shares of Nexus for each share of Basin held. […]
Tudor Gold Enters Definitive Agreement For American Creek Resources Purchase
Tudor Gold (TSXV: TUD) has advanced their binding letter of intent to acquire American Creek Resources (TSXV: AMK) to a definitive agreement, locking up the purchase of one of their joint venture partners at the Treaty Creek project in British Columbia. The transaction will see Tudor Gold increase their 60% interest in the Treaty Creek […]
New York Bets On First Big US Reactor Push in a Generation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the New York Power Authority to develop at least 1 gigawatt of new nuclear power capacity, marking the first large US reactor project launched in more than 15 years and an early test of President Donald Trump’s push to fast-track federal permits. Hochul said the aim is to […]
Toronto New-Home Sales At “Rock Bottom”, Worst Level Since 1991 Crash
Greater Toronto Area builders endured another bruising month in May, selling just 345 new homes—64% fewer than a year earlier and fully 87% below the 10-year May norm of 2,749 units. The shortfall extends an unprecedented eight-month stretch of record-low sales, eclipsing the six-month trough of the 1990-91 housing crash. High-rise product bore the heaviest […]
EU Bows to Industry Pressure on Energy Costs for Manufacturers
Facing mounting pressure from European manufacturers, the European Union is set to reverse course Wednesday on strict competition rules that prevented governments from helping energy-intensive industries with soaring electricity bills. The about-face comes after months of lobbying from companies warning they cannot compete with US and Chinese rivals while paying premium energy costs without government […]
Powell Resists Trump Pressure for Aggressive Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve officials expect to cut interest rates just twice this year, down from earlier projections, as policymakers confront persistent inflation and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s trade policies. The central bank held its benchmark rate at 4.25% to 4.5% following its June meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell defending the cautious approach during congressional testimony […]