Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple, Samsung Smartphones
President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 25% tariffs on Apple iPhones and Samsung smartphones not manufactured in the United States, escalating his trade war as he demands tech companies move production to America. Trump said the tariffs would apply to “anybody that makes that product” and could take effect by the end of June. […]
US Approves First Uranium Mine Under Fast-Track Review
The Trump administration approved a uranium mine in southeastern Utah following a 14-day environmental review, the first project to receive approval under new emergency procedures that compress timelines from years to weeks.
South Africa Consolidates Energy Assets Into New State Oil Company
The South African government established the South African National Petroleum Company last week, moving closer to consolidating state energy assets as the country seeks greater energy independence amid ongoing power supply challenges. The company, led by CEO Godfrey Moagi, began trading April 1 after merging three government energy subsidiaries under a Cabinet decision from 2020. […]
Home Builder Charged After $37M Fraud Left Hundreds Without Houses
Three executives from a collapsed Ontario home construction company have been charged by provincial regulators in connection with the illegal sale of 453 homes, separate from an alleged $37 million fraud scheme that left hundreds of families without the houses they paid for. The Home Construction Regulatory Authority announced Tuesday that brothers Dino and Carlo […]
Canada Ends Decade-Long Federal Hiring Spree With 10,000 Job Cuts
Canada’s federal government eliminated nearly 10,000 jobs over the past year, marking the first reduction in the public service workforce since 2015 and reversing a decade of rapid expansion under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The workforce dropped to 357,965 employees in March 2025 from 367,772 the previous year, a 2.6% decrease, according to Treasury […]
Aftermath Silver Hits 1,174 g/t Silver Over 7.1 Metres Within Larger Intersection Of 322 g/t Silver Over 35.6 Metres
Aftermath Silver (TSXV: AAG) has intersected additional high grade silver mineralization within a 82-hole drill program at their Berenguela silver-copper-managanese deposit in Peru. Assay results for a total of 16 holes were released this morning, with a further 11 holes expected to be released shortly. Highlights from the results include: Holes AFD129 and AFD130 were […]
Ivanhoe Suspends Guidance For Kamoa-Kakula Complex As Underground Ops Again Halted At Kakula
Underground mining operations remain suspended at Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex joint venture with Zijin Mining. The suspension follows seismic activity in the area over a week ago that caused damage to portions of the underground mine. Seismic activity is said to have continued to occur intermittently in recent days, with underground operations […]
Barrick Says It Opposes Mali Government’s Attempted Takeover Of Loulo-Gounkoto
Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) in an announcement that is rather unsurprising to market followers, has stated this morning that it is opposed to Mali’s attempts to take over the day to day operations at Loulo-Gounkoto, Barrick’s mine in the country. The comment by Barrick follows the Malian government on May 8 submitting a request to […]
MicroStrategy Acquires An Additional 4,020 Bitcoin For $427.1 Million
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has continued to purchase additional bitcoin amid the recent run beyond $110,000. The company this morning indicated it has sold further shares via an at the market program to support the purchase of more of the digital currency. MicroStrategy over the period of May 19 through to May 25 raised a total […]
Liberal MPs Reject Rules Allowing Them to Vote Out Party Leaders
Canada’s governing Liberal Party rejected adopting rules Sunday that would allow lawmakers to force out party leaders through formal votes. The decision came during the party’s first caucus meeting since Mark Carney became prime minister in March, replacing Justin Trudeau. Under Canada’s Reform Act, parliamentary caucuses can establish procedures for leadership challenges. The 2014 legislation […]