Zambia Courts Global Carmakers for Local EV Production
Zambia is aggressively courting international automakers to establish electric vehicle component manufacturing plants near its copper mines, as the African nation seeks to transform its mineral wealth into higher-value products for the booming EV market. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said the government has been in talks with carmakers, including during a recent trip to Germany, […]
Toronto Housing Market Inventory Soars to Record Levels
The Greater Toronto Area housing market recorded its highest-ever inventory levels in June 2025. According to data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, active listings jumped 30.8% year-over-year to 31,603 units, while home prices declined 5.4% as the market undergoes a significant rebalancing. Average home prices fell to $1.1 million from $1.16 million in […]
Canada Positioned to Fill Europe’s Natural Gas Gap as Russian Imports End
Canada is positioning itself as a key liquefied natural gas exporter as Europe’s push to eliminate Russian energy imports by 2028 creates new demand for alternative suppliers. A Norwegian energy company’s proposal for a major LNG export facility in Quebec represents Canada’s latest effort to capitalize on Europe’s urgent need for new gas sources. Marinvest […]
Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ Could Have A Real Shot, But Should It?
Elon Musk’s Saturday declaration that he is founding the America Party may prove more than a billionaire’s whim. A preliminary Quantus Insights survey fielded June 30–July 2 found that 40% of US adults say they are at least “somewhat likely” to back a Musk-led third party, including a striking 14% who are “very likely.” Support […]
EU Outlines Plans to Stockpile Critical Minerals —FT
The European Union is developing plans to stockpile critical minerals and infrastructure repair equipment as officials warn of heightened security risks and climate-related disruptions, according to a draft document seen by the Financial Times. The initiative aims to bolster the 27-nation bloc’s ability to withstand what the European Commission describes as an “increasingly complex and […]
US Warns Blanket 10% Levy To 100 Nations as Truce on Trump Tariffs Runs Out
The 90-day truce that has kept most of President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” import taxes at bay expires on Wednesday, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the first volley will land at noon Monday. Roughly 100 countries will receive formal notices confirming that every shipment to the US will face a 10% duty unless a bilateral […]
Goliath Resources Assays 8.31 g/t Gold Over 23 Metres In Third Rock Package At Surebet
Goliath Resources (TSXV: GOT) has continued to see success in their efforts to relog certain drill holes previously conducted at the Surebet discovery. The latest relogging has again yielded positive results, demonstrating further gold exists at the Golddigger property in BC.
Scottie Resources Secures $25 Million Construction Loan For DSO Project
Scottie Resources (TSXV: SCOT) has managed to secure a portion of funding for what they refer to as the Scottie DSO Project, which puts the development stage company on a path towards production. The funding is said to be earmarked for “late stage construction” as well as working capital and cost overruns, and is intended […]
Aris Mining Posts Q2 Production Of 58,652 Gold Ounces
Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS) this morning confirmed that it remains on track to meet current guidance for 2025, which calls for gold production of between 230,000 and 275,000 ounces. The confirmation follows the release of H1 production results. Aris in the first half of the year produced 113,415 ounces of gold based on preliminary figures […]
Sandstorm Gold To Be Acquired For $3.5 Billion As Part Of Larger Transaction With Royal Gold
Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) has made a major move in terms of M&A this morning, announcing that it has entered into agreements to acquire not one but two competitors within the industry. The royalty and streaming name has come to terms to acquire both Sandstorm Gold (TSX: SSL) and Horizon Copper (TSXV: HCU). All told, […]