Trump Cancels Iran Meetings, Urges Protests Continue
Iran’s crisis escalated sharply as Iran International English reported an editorial-board conclusion that at least 12,000 people were killed in what it described as Iran’s largest killing in contemporary history. The outlet said publication was delayed “until the evidence converged,” and characterized conditions inside Iran as a coordinated blackout designed not only for security control […]
Antimony Resources Planning 10,000 Metre Drill Program For H1 2026
Antimony Resources (CSE: ATMY) is planning to conduct significant drilling in the first half of 2026 at their Bald Hill Antimony Project, found in New Brunswick. The company this morning released their current development plans for the project for the year.
Canadian Copper Closes On Sale Of Turgeon Project In New Brunswick For Cash And Shares
Canadian Copper (CSE: CCI) has completed the sale of its Turgeon project in New Brunswick. Originally announced in the first quarter of 2024, the company saw the project sold to ASX-listed Eastern Metals Limited, which is to be renamed Raptor Resources.
Equinox Gold Guides To 2026 Production Midpoint Of 750,000 Ounces
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) is one of the few gold producers this cycle to report that they have achieved 2025 guidance. The company this morning released their fourth quarter and full year 2025 production results, highlighted by record annual gold production of 922,827 ounces. Fourth quarter production totaled 247,024 ounces of gold, a new record […]
Sweden, Finland Push EU to Ban Ships Carrying Russian Energy
Sweden and Finland called Sunday for the European Union to impose a complete maritime ban on ships transporting Russian oil, gas and coal, pressing for tougher measures in the bloc’s upcoming 20th sanctions package against Moscow. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard and Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen sent a joint letter to EU High […]
Republican Senators Threaten to Block Trump’s Fed Nominees Over Powell Probe
Republican senators broke ranks with President Donald Trump on Monday, joining Democrats in condemning the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and threatening to block Trump’s nominees to replace him. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said she spoke with Powell on Monday morning and concluded the investigation is “nothing more than an […]
Pentagon Pours $150M Into Gallium Plant as China Restricts Exports
The Pentagon invested $150 million Sunday in a Louisiana alumina refinery to build what officials say will become the nation’s first large-scale gallium production facility, part of a broader Trump administration push to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. The Defense Department partnered with Atlantic Alumina and Pinnacle Asset Management to expand production at […]
US Treasury Hosts Ministerial to Diversify Rare Earth Supply
The US Treasury is elevating critical minerals, especially rare earth elements, from an industrial priority to a finance-minister-level coordination problem as supply chains become more concentrated and more vulnerable to disruption and manipulation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened a Finance Ministerial to discuss solutions to secure and diversify critical minerals supply chains, with rare earths […]
Former NYC Mayor Linked to $3.4M Rug Pull Accusations Over Memecoin
The $NYC memecoin episode is being framed online around one central allegation: that former New York City Mayor Eric Adams promoted a new token and liquidity was pulled shortly after, leaving traders staring at an 81% drawdown and a pile of on-chain receipts. Adams reportedly launched a crypto token claiming it would fight “antisemitism and […]
CME Flips Metals Margin Math To Notional Percentages
CME Clearing is changing performance bond methodology again for leading metals from fixed dollar amounts to a percentage of notional, with the updated rates effective after Tuesday. CME framed the move as part of its “normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage,” stating Clearing House Risk Management staff approved the updated performance […]