Brazil Makes Trade Gains With Japan as US Market Closes Its Doors with Tariffs
Brazil is making significant progress opening new export markets for its beef industry, with Japan moving closer to approving imports from the world’s largest beef exporter after two decades of negotiations, even as punitive US tariffs have effectively shut Brazilian producers out of American markets. Japanese officials conducted on-site audits of Brazilian beef facilities in […]
Court Ruling Elevates Aboriginal Title Over Private Lands In BC
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has recognized Cowichan Aboriginal title over part of Lulu Island in Richmond and, in the same breath, declared that certain Crown and municipal fee-simple titles over those lands are “defective and invalid.” The judgment orders Canada and BC to negotiate in good faith with Cowichan to reconcile those interests. […]
DEA Stalls While Trump Considers Marijuana Reschedule
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive federal schedule, according to multiple accounts from donors, industry figures, and administration officials. At a recent Bedminster dinner, Trump told a small group, “We need to look at that,” in reference to loosening federal restrictions, two attendees said. He previously signaled support […]
Czech Central Bank Continues Aggressive Gold Buying Spree, Reaches Record Highs
The Czech National Bank has extended its gold buying streak to 29 consecutive months, with market observers reporting the bank’s holdings reached approximately 64 tonnes by July 2025. The sustained purchasing campaign represents a dramatic reversal from the bank’s previous strategy. Just six years ago, the CNB held only 8 tonnes of gold, marking the […]
Lithium Shock Expected As CATL Mine Halts
CATL has reportedly halted mining at its Jianxiawo lepidolite operation effective this weekend, with no short-term restart plan, according to China’s Futures Daily. The outlet reported in Mandarin: “The other shoe has dropped: CATL’s Jianxiawo mine has confirmed a halt at the mining end. Sources: no plan to restart in the short term,” after cross-checking […]
Franco-Nevada’s Record Q2 2025 Revenue Marred By Cash Drain
Franco-Nevada (TSX: FNV) posted record Q2 2025 revenue at $369.4 million, a 42% jump from $260.1 million in Q2 2024, thanks to stronger gold prices as GEOs sold meekly rose 2% to 112,093 ounces. Breaking it down, precious metals delivered $304.0 million, up from $193.0 million, on stronger gold prices and new and expanded assets. […]
Barrick Mining Reports 16% Revenue Jump In Q2 2025 Despite Lower Volumes
Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) reported Q2 2025 revenue of $3.68 billion, up 16% year over year from $3.16 billion, as stronger commodity prices offset lower gold volumes. Realized gold price increased 41% year over year to $3,295 per ounce, while realized copper prices decreased 4% year over year to $4.36 per pound. Cost of sales […]
PTX Metals Reports Successful Mineralogy Results, To Proceed With Metallurgical Program
Results are in for a preliminary mineralogy and mineral liberation study conducted by PTX Metals (TSXV: PTX). The study was targeted at refining knowledge on copper and nickel mineralization within the envelope of the W2 deposit.
Jaguar Mining Secures Federal Permit For Turmalina Mine, Restart Expected In Q1 2026
Jaguar Mining (TSX: JAG) has received federal approval to proceed with work at their Turmalina Mine in Brazil, which follows a tailings landslide that occurred in December 2024. While the approval does not allow for the restart of mining operations, it allows certain preparatory work to occur that is required in advance of a restart. […]
Equinox Gold Sees California Project Placed Into FAST-41 Permitting Program
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) has been selected for the US Government’s FAST-41 program for their Castle Mountain Mine Phase Two Project, which is based in California. The program will see the permitting process advanced at a quicker pace than has been historically normal within the US, with Equinox currently forecasting that the process should be […]