Hudson’s Bay Company Files For Creditor Protection Amid Liquidity Crisis
Hudson’s Bay Company has filed for creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as the company undergoes a restructuring process, marking a turning point in its storied history spanning over three centuries. In the filing, the company said the action was driven by a “severe liquidity crisis” that has left the retailer unable […]
Ontario’s Ford Says ‘Man Was I Wrong’ About Trump
Ontario Premier Doug Ford admitted he “was wrong” about Donald Trump as he imposed a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the United States as part of the growing trade dispute between US and Canada. “I supported Trump getting elected, low taxes, small government… man was I wrong,” Ford said when announcing the measure that […]
The Era of “Outsiders”: Carney Wins Liberal Leadership Race
Former central banker Mark Carney has emerged as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party to become the nation’s prime minister-designate, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney’s ascent marks a significant departure from traditional political career paths, echoing the outsider status of figures like President Donald Trump in the US. Carney, known for his tenure as Governor […]
Meridian Mining Outlines $984 Million Net Present Value For Cabacal Deposit
Meridian Mining (TSX: MNO) has released a preliminary feasibility study for its Cabacal gold-copper-silver deposit in Brazil. The study has outlined an after-tax net present value of $984 million for the project alongside an IRR of 61.2%, which is based on $2,119 an ounce gold and a 5% discount rate. At $2,917 gold, the net […]
China Escalates Trade War With $2.6 Billion Tariffs On Canada
China has announced tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food products. This retaliatory move comes in response to Ottawa’s levies introduced in October—a set of measures mirroring the 100% and 25% import duties Canada had previously imposed on Chinese-made electric vehicles, as well as steel and aluminium products. The latest tariffs […]
New Investors Are Now Flooding The Mining Sector? | Jay Martin
In this interview, Steve sits down with Jay Martin, the driving force behind the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), to unpack the latest trends in resource investing. With gold prices reaching new heights and geopolitical tensions reshaping commodity markets, Martin offers a unique perspective on the evolving investment landscape. Drawing from this year’s groundbreaking conference […]
BlackRock Leads $22.8 Billion Takeover of Panama Canal Ports
A BlackRock-led consortium has secured a deal to acquire strategic port facilities at both ends of the Panama Canal, officials confirmed Tuesday, establishing American financial control over key infrastructure along the critical maritime passageway. The $22.8 billion acquisition from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison comes amid mounting geopolitical tensions over the waterway’s operation. The purchasing consortium, […]
Ford Doubles Down On Mining Development As Economic Shield Against US Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to accelerate critical minerals extraction in the province’s Ring of Fire region on Monday, citing US trade policies as a catalyst for building domestic resource independence. Speaking to mining executives and prospectors at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference, Ford framed his mineral development push as a direct […]
Trump Explores Lifting Russia Sanctions While Kremlin Awaits ‘Normalization’
Russia expects sanctions relief as President Trump directs officials to identify restrictions that could be lifted—a startling but not surprising policy shift that comes shortly after the White House showdown between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which resulted in Trump pausing aid to Ukraine days later. According to Reuters reporting, […]
Why Silver Could Be the Most Controversial Investment of the Decade | Shawn Khunkhun – Dolly Varden
Shawn Khunkhun, CEO of Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV: DV), sits with SmallCapSteve to offer a dive into the current silver market and the company’s remarkable growth story. With the gold-to-silver ratio at 90:1, Khunkhun argues that the precious metals bull market is “still just a baby,” presenting a unique opportunity for investors. Explore Dolly Varden’s […]