Scotiabank Forecasts Uranium Supply Deficit to Continue Through 2030
Scotiabank (TSX: BNS) projects the uranium market will remain in a structural deficit until 2030, according to a research note published on March 25. The brokerage estimates the shortfall will equal approximately 4.9% of annual demand over the coming years. This timeline extends their previous forecast by one year, highlighting continued challenges in ramping up […]
Trump’s Accelerated Copper Tariff Threat Sends Prices Soaring
Tension is building across global metals markets as the Trump administration moves to impose copper import tariffs in a matter of weeks, far ahead of earlier predictions. President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Department in February to investigate the feasibility of imposing tariffs on copper, with a 270-day window for action. However, people familiar with […]
Canada Scraps LMIA Points in Express Entry Shake-Up
Canadian immigration officials have announced the removal of Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) points from the Express Entry program, meaning candidates in the pool will no longer receive additional credit for holding a job offer, regardless of whether it falls under the senior management category or any other skilled occupation. This change represents a noteworthy […]
Is RBC Quietly Letting Employees Go?
Unverified reports of layoffs at Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) have emerged on social media, with some individuals claiming they received sudden termination calls. Comments on Reddit suggested that terminations were taking place at RBC Insurance. One user claimed, “I was laid off today after working at RBC Insurance for a little over two […]
GameStop Reports Upswing In Net Income Despite 28% Sales Drop
GameStop (NYSE: GME) posted its latest financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2024, reporting quarterly net sales of $1.28 billion, down significantly from $1.79 billion in the same period last year. In the fourth quarter, gross profit margins expanded to 28.3% from 23.4% a year ago, suggesting tighter control over cost of sales. SG&A […]
Sterling Metals Launches 2,000 Metre Drill Program At Copper Road
Sterling Metals (TSXV: SAG) has finally commenced its first drill program at the Copper Road Project in Ontario. The program, which is said to be fully funded, will see at least 2,000 metres of drilling occur on the property.
Aya Gold & Silver Drills 3,794 g/t Silver Over 10 Metres At Zgounder
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX: AYA) has encountered high grade mineralization as it continues to explore its Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco. The company this morning released several assay results from recent drilling that continues to intersect strong silver grades. Highlights from the results include: Results released this morning are said to confirm the presence […]
Liberal Resurgence Under Carney Draws Sean Fraser Back to Politics
Former Liberal cabinet minister Sean Fraser has reversed his retirement decision, announcing he will seek re-election in Central Nova amid a dramatic shift in his party’s electoral fortunes under new leader Mark Carney. Flashback: Sean Fraser Resigns, Leaving Behind a Trail of Housing and Immigration Woes Fraser, who stepped down as housing minister in December […]
Reports Say White House Is Retreating on Tariff Plan
The White House is rolling back its sweeping tariffs set to take effect on April 2, opting instead for a more targeted approach that focuses on reciprocal levies against a select group of the US top trading partners. President Donald Trump, who has called April 2 “Liberation Day,” had repeatedly insisted that broad duties on […]
US Nears Agreement with Ukraine on Critical Minerals, Trump Says
The United States and Ukraine are close to signing a new strategic agreement on critical minerals, President Donald Trump said Monday, almost a month since the explosive showdown between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. “We’re doing very well with regard to Ukraine and Russia,” Trump told reporters at the White […]