Will The US Impose a Blanket 20% Tariff?
Is the US about to implement a flat 20% tariff on imports, or will the White House opt for a narrower set of levies targeting specific sectors? While some analysts warn of sweeping measures that could send shockwaves through global trade, others see signs that the US may moderate its approach. “It’s starting to feel […]
First Majestic Silver Increases Mineral Reserves 45% Year Over Year, Releases Inaugural Resource On Navidad Discovery
First Majestic Silver (TSX: AG) has hit a record high in its reserves and resources following a successful 2024 in terms of both exploration and M&A activity. The report, released this morning, has seen the company substantially improve all categories across both reserves and resources.
Aero, Kraken Energy To Combine Amid Weakened Uranium Markets
Declining uranium prices have led to the start of consolidation within the junior uranium space. Uranium explorer Aero Energy (TSXV: AERO) this morning indicated that it would be acquiring its peer Kraken Energy (CSE: UUSA) in an all stock transaction valued at just $1.64 million. The transaction will see Kraken acquired for $0.02754 per share, […]
Benton Resources Discovers Copper-Gold Zone At Great Burnt
Further assay results have expanded the deposit Benton Resources’ (TSXV: BEX) flagship Great Burnt Copper project in Newfoundland. The latest results are said to have expanded the Great Burnt Main Zone to a strike length of 950 metres down plunge. The expansion follows step out drilling conducted at the deposit, while a downhole electromagnetic survey […]
Trump Administration Considers Tax Rebates Funded by Tariff Revenue
The Trump administration is considering using revenue from proposed tariffs to fund tax rebates to Americans rather than reduce the federal deficit, according to information from former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Ross said the White House is having “early talks about a tax refund/dividend check from the trillions in revenue they plan to collect from […]
Strong Reclamation Laws Could Give Mexico’s New President Justification For Allowing New Open Pit Mines
FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for Sonoro Gold. Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, elected in June 2024, faces a pivotal decision on open-pit mining. She took over from close Morena Party ally, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The Morena Party is generally seen as a left-wing organization, one that is both progressive and […]
Trump Administration Prepares Farm Bailout as New Tariffs Threaten Agricultural Exports
The Trump administration is quietly developing plans for another multibillion-dollar farm bailout program as the president moves forward with sweeping global tariffs that economists warn could trigger devastating retaliation against American agricultural exports. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed last week that Trump directed her to “have some programs in place that would potentially mitigate any […]
Poilievre’s Energy Corridor Plan Faces Implementation Hurdles
A Conservative campaign pledge to fast-track infrastructure projects through a national energy corridor contains significant gaps that could complicate implementation, energy policy experts said on Monday. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s proposed “Canada First” National Energy Corridor would establish pre-approved zones for pipelines, railways and power lines, requiring all government levels to approve projects within the […]
Putin Orders Largest Russian Conscription Drive in 14 Years
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Sunday ordering the conscription of 160,000 men for mandatory military service, marking the largest draft in Russia since 2011. The spring campaign, which runs from April 1 to July 15, applies to Russian citizens aged 18 to 30 and represents an increase from the 150,000 conscripted last […]
China Launches Antitrust Probe Into $22.8 Billion Panama Ports Deal
China’s antitrust regulator announced it will review Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison‘s planned sale of strategic Panama Canal ports to a BlackRock-led consortium, throwing the politically sensitive $22.8 billion deal into doubt days before its expected signing. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said Friday it would examine the transaction “to protect fair competition […]