Second Cup Company Files for Creditor Protection — But It’s NOT the Canadian Chain You Know
An international coffee franchising company bearing a similar name to Canada’s well-known Second Cup coffee chain has filed for creditor protection, but the two businesses are completely separate entities. The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc., which operates franchises in about 20 countries but none in Canada, obtained protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on […]
Platinum Jumps to Four-Year High Amid Million-Ounce Supply Shortfall
Platinum prices surged to their highest level in four years Monday, climbing 7.7% to $1,200.95 per ounce as market tightness and supply deficits intensify pressure on the precious metal. The advance extended platinum’s rally for a sixth consecutive trading session, pushing the metal to its highest price since May 2021. The metal has gained more […]
‘Trump Savings Accounts’ Offer $1,000 Bonuses for Babies
The House has approved government-funded investment accounts for newborns as part of President Donald Trump’s massive tax bill, but financial experts warn families already have access to superior savings options and question whether the new accounts serve more as political bait than genuine financial benefit. The so-called “Trump savings accounts” — renamed from “MAGA Accounts” […]
Beijing To Sell Billions In Seized Bitcoin Through Hong Kong Exchanges
Beijing police announced Thursday they will sell bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seized in criminal cases through licensed exchanges in Hong Kong, creating China’s first official framework for disposing of confiscated digital assets. The Beijing Public Security Bureau said it partnered with the China Beijing Equity Exchange to sell seized cryptocurrency via Hong Kong’s regulated markets. […]
Trump Sends 700 Marines to LA as National Guard Swells to 4,000
US Northern Command has ordered about 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles, a move Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says is needed “to restore order” while the National Guard surges to the city. The first leathernecks could be on the streets as early as Tuesday, bolstering roughly 4,000 Guard troops already mobilized since the weekend. Military officials insist the Marines will […]
Carney Injects $9B In Sprint To NATO’s 2% of GDP Goal On Defence Spending
Prime Minister Mark Carney has formally committed Canada to lifting defence outlays to 2% of GDP before 31 March, injecting $9 billion in new cash for fiscal 2025-26 and pushing annual military spending to roughly $50 billion—up from $34.6 billion, or 1.4% of GDP, in the current year. This also aligns as fulfilling a long-standing […]
ESGold Sees Installation Of Humphrey Spirals Completed At Montauban
ESGold Corp (CSE: ESAU) has continued to see construction proceed at their Montauban Project in Quebec. The firm this morning issued a brief update on the status of construction as the gold junior works to obtain the status of producer.
Aura Minerals Outlines $485 Million NPV For Recently Acquired Gold Project
Aura Minerals (TSX: ORA) has completed a preliminary economic assessment for the Guatemala-based Era Dorado project. The project, acquired by Aura in January as part of their purchase of Bluestone Resources, is said to have an after-tax net present value of US$485 million and an IRR of 24%. That figure is based on an underground […]
Japan Gold Launches Second Drill Program As Part Of Barrick Alliance
Japan Gold (TSXV: JG) has seen a second drill program get underway as part of their alliance with Barrick Mining. The latest program targets the Ebino Project, which is found on the Japanese island of Kyushu. The drill program is set to see a total of 1,300 metres of drilling in aggregate conducted across a […]
House Republicans Introduce Bill for Fort Knox Audit
House Republicans have proposed what would be the first thorough examination of US gold holdings in over seven decades, introducing a bill Thursday that would mandate federal auditors review America’s bullion reserves amid questions about transparency at Fort Knox. Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky spearheaded the Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025, which directs the […]