China’s New Export Halt Threatens US Mineral Shortage
China’s recent suspension of critical mineral and magnet exports to the US is sending shockwaves through key industries, including automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, and military contracting. The abrupt halt, according to observers, appears to be part of a new regulatory system under development by the Chinese government. The halt targets six heavy rare earth elements that […]
Ackman Now Calls For Full 90-Day Pause On Tariffs, Bringing Down To 10%
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is once again issuing dire warnings about President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, this time urging a pause before the full implementation of reciprocal duties including on China. Ackman, who leads Pershing Square Capital Management, first sounded the alarm when he described the tariff approach as risking an “economic nuclear winter.” He […]
Is Insider Trading Still Running Wild In The White House?
In the wake of newly revealed trades by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, fresh allegations have emerged that puts insider trading in Washington once again in the spotlight. Greene, who previously owned a commercial construction company and once ran a CrossFit gym, has faced scrutiny for her recent stock purchases in companies including Apple, Amazon, Dell, […]
Tariffs Off, Tariffs On: Tech Industry Scrambles as White House Sends Mixed Signals
Confusion reigns in the US technology sector as President Donald Trump’s administration lurches between tariff exemptions and looming new levies, leaving major electronics producers and consumers in a state of limbo. Late Friday, US Customs and Border Protection appeared to offer a reprieve on punitive import duties for electronics like smartphones, laptops, and semiconductor equipment. […]
Nvidia To Spend $500 Billion Building AI Infrastructure In US Over Next Four Years
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced this morning they plan to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely within the United States, marking a significant shift in its production strategy. The company aims to produce up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure domestically over the next four years. Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, emphasized the strategic importance of this move. […]
Australia Fills China’s Beef Market Gap As Trade War Halts US Exports
Australia’s cattle industry is experiencing a significant boost in exports to China as US beef shipments have ground to a halt amid escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The US’ $2.5 billion beef trade to China has effectively ceased after about 300 abattoirs failed to have their export licenses renewed, creating an […]
Patagonia Gold Secures US$40 Million For Argentina Project Via Sale Of 40% Interest
Patagonia Gold (TSXV: PGDC) has secured funding from its largest investor to assist in the development of its Calcatreu Project in Argentina. The arrangement will see the investor provide up to US$40 million to Patagonia, in exchange for preferred shares of a subsidiary of Patagonia. The arrangement will see Black River Mine, which is owned […]
Calibre Mining Delays Ramp Up Of Valentine Mine To Q3
Calibre Mining (TSX: CXB) saw record levels of production in the first quarter, as per results released by the company this morning. The gold mine reportedly produced 71,539 ounces of gold in the first quarter of 2025. Production in the first quarter amounted to 64,469 ounces of gold produced at Calibre’s Nicaragua operations, while 7,070 […]
Orla Mining Posts Q1 Gold Production Of 47,759 Ounces
Orla Mining (TSX: OLA) is reporting this morning that it saw record production levels in the first quarter of 2025, following its purchase of the Musselwhite Mine from Newmont. The company in the first quarter saw total gold production of 47,759 ounces of gold, which includes 29,973 ounces of production at Camino Rojo, and 17,786 […]
Canadian Federal Election: Liberal Staffers Plant ‘Stop the Steal’ Buttons at Conservative Conference
The Liberal Party of Canada acknowledged on Sunday that two of its campaign staffers planted inflammatory buttons bearing “Stop the Steal” messaging at a conservative conference last week in Ottawa. The buttons, scattered throughout the Canada Strong and Free Networking conference venue, featured Trump-style election denial slogans and another design that crossed out Conservative national […]