Taiwan Contradicts Lutnick on 50-50 Chip Proposal
Taiwan on Wednesday rejected a US demand to manufacture half of America’s semiconductor supply domestically, flatly contradicting Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim that the two sides had discussed the proposal in trade negotiations. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, Taiwan’s lead tariff negotiator, told reporters that Taiwan “will not agree” to making 50% of its semiconductors in […]
Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Officials Rarely Visit Worksites They Claim to Inspect, Data Show
Most inspections of Canada’s temporary foreign worker program occur without government officials ever visiting the actual worksites, raising concerns about oversight in a program critics already scrutinize for worker abuse, the Investigative Journalism Foundation found. The findings come as Canada has doubled its temporary foreign worker population while simultaneously reducing inspections to prevent fraud and […]
French Army Chief Emphasizes Readiness Amid Rising European Security Concerns
The chief of staff of the French Army said his forces must maintain constant readiness for high-intensity warfare, underlining the growing security concerns in Europe as the war in Ukraine continues and tensions with Russia escalate. General Pierre Schill told reporters last week that French forces must be “ready as early as tonight.” But it […]
Defense Department Awards Nova Minerals $43.4M Grant To Build Antimony Supply Chain
Nova Minerals (NASDAQ: NVA) has been awarded $43.4 million in Defense Department funding to produce antimony trisulfide at its Estelle project in Alaska, an announcement that sent the stock up as much as 20% to a 52-week high of $20.87 and lifted market cap to about $130 million. The award flows to Nova’s US subsidiary, […]
Alberta Announces Pipeline With No Backing, BC Says “Not A Real Project”
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the province is taking “the first steps toward building a new oil pipeline to the West Coast,” naming no private proponent. The province intends to do the work for a formal application to the federal Major Projects Office. In her statement, Smith said Alberta will proceed “using the technical […]
Carney Launches Agency Dedicated To Military Spending
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched the Defence Investment Agency to centralize and accelerate Canada’s military procurement, aiming to reach 2% of GDP on defence this year or about $63 billion in 2025–26, and to meet a 5% defence investment pledge by 2035. The government says procurement is fragmented, slow to consult industry, and too complex […]
ESGold Secures $9 Million In Non-Dilutive Funding From Ocean Partners
ESGold Corp (CSE: ESAU) has secured non-dilutive funding to advance their flagship Montauban gold-silver project in Quebec. The funding comes from Ocean Partners UK, a renowned name within the mining industry.
Altamira Gold Encounters Porphyritic Intrusive Rocks In Initial Scout Drilling At Regional Targets
Altamira Gold (TSXV: ALTA) this morning indicated that they have seen early success in an ongoing drill program, with drilling intersecting porphyritic intrusive rocks in the first four out of five drill holes conducted at their Cajueiro project in Brazil.
Lithium Americas Secures $2.23B Gov’t Loan, US Gets 5% Equity In Firm And Thacker Pass JV
Lithium Americas (TSX: LAC) said it reached a non-binding agreement with the Department of Energy and JV partner General Motors to advance a $435 million first draw in Q4 2025 from the DOE loan for Thacker Pass. Alongside this, the agreement includes deference of $182 million of debt service over five years and grant the […]
French Authorities Investigate Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
French authorities are investigating a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” the French Navy announced Tuesday. The Benin-flagged vessel Boracay, currently anchored near Saint-Nazaire off France’s Atlantic coast, is under investigation by the Brest prosecutor’s office after its crew could not verify the vessel’s nationality and did not comply with […]