Saskatchewan Premier Pushes Federal Government to Fast-Track Uranium Mine Approvals
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pressing the federal government to streamline regulatory approval processes for new uranium mines, positioning the province as a critical supplier of nuclear fuel amid global energy security concerns. Speaking at this week’s First Ministers’ meeting in Saskatoon, Moe said the focus should be on ensuring “there’s a regulatory environment for […]
Justice Minister Says Indigenous Consultation Doesn’t Equal Veto Power
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser rejected Indigenous leaders’ demands for veto authority over major infrastructure projects Tuesday, saying that constitutional consultation requirements do not extend to granting communities final approval power. Fraser’s comments came after the Assembly of First Nations warned Prime Minister Mark Carney that his plans to fast-track massive infrastructure projects must secure […]
Elon Musk Condemns Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ as Fiscal Disaster
He called it a “disgusting abomination.”
Chinese Nationals Charged With Smuggling Agricultural Bioweapon
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two Chinese citizens accused of bringing a crop-destroying fungus into the United States for university research, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, face multiple counts including conspiracy, smuggling, making false statements and visa fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. Authorities […]
Canada Moves to Criminalize Cash Transfers Over $10,000
Canada’s newly tabled Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2) would make it a criminal offence for most businesses, professionals or charities to accept cash payments, donations or deposits of $10,000 or more, either in a single deal or a string of linked transactions. Part 11 of the 326-page bill amends the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) […]
Truth Social Applies for Bitcoin ETF Listing
Regulators received a formal request Tuesday from NYSE Arca to authorize trading of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund bearing the Truth Social brand of President Donald Trump’s media empire, representing another expansion of Trump-linked ventures into digital currencies. The Truth Social Bitcoin ETF would offer investors exposure to Bitcoin through traditional stock exchanges, joining a field […]
Don Jr. Says Trump Went “All-In On Crypto” Because Banks Turned Them Away
Donald Trump Jr. says the family “went all-in on crypto” only after being “de-banked,” claiming that once his father entered politics, “all of a sudden [bankers] wouldn’t take your call.” In a CNBC interview, he recalled a pre-2016 era when any New York lender would back a Trump real-estate deal, then argued that politics—not credit […]
Power Metallic Hits 10.99% Copper Equivalent Over 12.54 Metres At Lion Zone
The final assay results are in from Power Metallic’s (TSXV: PNPN) 2025 winter drill program, with the company indicating that it has intersected multiple instances of high grade mineralization.
Alphamin Resources Sees Largest Shareholder Sell Stake For 21% Discount
Alphamin Resources (TSXV: AFM) is set to have a new majority shareholder. The company disclosed last night that International Resources Holding will be acquiring Tremont Master Holdings majority interest in the company. The arrangement will see IRH acquire a total of 719.0 million shares of Alphamin at a price of $0.70 per share, which is […]
Defense Metals Secures LOI For US$250 Million In Support From Export Development Canada
Defense Metals Corp (TSXV: DEFN) may have secured federal funding for the development of their Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project in BC. The company has secured a letter of interest from Export Development Canada for the potential funding. The LOI outlines that the export credit agency may serve as the mandated lead arranger for a […]