Chevron Acquires Arkansas, Texas Lithium Rights in EV Push
Energy giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) announced Tuesday it has acquired lithium extraction rights across approximately 125,000 acres in Arkansas and Texas, marking the company’s entry into domestic lithium production as demand grows for electric vehicle batteries. The acquisition comes as the global lithium market faces a tightening supply outlook, with analysts projecting a shift […]
US Clears Bahrain Port, Signalling Trump’s Endgame on Iran
The entire US naval contingent based in Bahrain steamed into the Persian Gulf overnight, a rapid redeployment Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cast as “purely defensive” but which regional analysts interpret as a poised hammer should Iran reject President Donald Trump’s demand to halt uranium enrichment. Seasoned Gulf hands view it as the last major move […]
Battle of TCs: Ted Cruz Accidentally Leaks US Already At War With Iran In Tucker Carlson Interview
Sen. Ted Cruz managed, in under minutes of banter with commentator-turned-streamer Tucker Carlson, to confess that the United States is “carrying out military strikes today” inside Iran—directly contradicting the White House’s blanket denials issued only hours earlier. “We’re carrying out military strikes today,” Cruz stated in the teaser clip of the full interview, back-pedaling seconds […]
Scotiabank CEO Sees Canada’s Economic Revival Under Carney
Scotiabank‘s chief executive expressed strong optimism about Canada’s economic prospects, citing recent policy initiatives and renewed government focus on growth as signs the country is emerging from a period of economic stagnation. Scott Thomson, president and chief executive of Scotiabank, argued in a Financial Times opinion piece that Canada has reached what Prime Minister Mark […]
Steadright Enters Into Letter Of Intent For Acquisition Of TitanBeach Titanium Project
Steadright Critical Minerals (CSE: SCM) has advanced discussions on the acquisition of the TitanBeach Titanium Project in Morocco. The previously outlined memorandum of understanding has advance to a letter of intent, with further terms set forth on the acquisition.
Iran’s Ex-Minister Just Made The Potential Hormuz Blockade Threat More Real
When former Iranian economy minister Ehsan Khandouzi urged Tehran to bar “any oil tanker or LNG cargo” from transiting the Strait of Hormuz for the next 100 days unless it first secures Iranian approval, the warning, while not binding, gave a reality check for world powers on the possibility of an oil chokehold and the global […]
Trump TACOs On Immigration Raid Exemptions for Farms, Hotels, and Restaurants
The Trump administration reversed course Monday on a brief exemption for farms, hotel, and restaurants from immigration raids, telling agents to resume enforcement operations at these worksites only four days after pausing them due to industry concerns. Department of Homeland Security officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership that agents must continue conducting raids at […]
California Pension Fund Members Urge Tesla Divestment at Public Meeting
Advocates presented a petition with more than 800 signatures to California’s largest public pension fund on Monday, calling for divestment from Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) due to concerns about CEO Elon Musk’s behavior and the company’s stock performance, according to a community post on Daily Kos. Daily Kos user NateDoggg reported attending the CalPERS Board […]
Conservative MP Resigns Alberta Seat to Clear Path for Poilievre Byelection
Conservative MP Damien Kurek resigned his Alberta seat Tuesday, clearing the way for party leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection after losing his own riding in last month’s federal election. Kurek, who has represented Battle River-Crowfoot since 2019, sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of Commons announcing his resignation effective […]
Goliath Resources Closes Out Funding Round With Total Gross Proceeds Of $27.1 Million
Goliath Resources (TSXV: GOT) has closed out their latest round of financing, bringing total gross proceeds raised to $27.1 million via two separate offerings.