Liberty Gold: The Antimony Spinout
In a sign that we have perhaps entered a small antimony bubble, we’re now seeing spin outs of antimony assets into their own corporations. Has the demand for the largely unheard of metal risen, or is it just a play on recent Chinese restrictions? We’re guessing it’s the latter here personally, but as with any […]
Consumer Costs Rise Sharply in Trump’s First Month
Consumer prices jumped 0.5% in January, the largest increase since August 2023, challenging President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to “immediately bring prices down.” The annual inflation rate hit 3%, surpassing economists’ predictions of 2.9%. Egg prices, as Protos points out, are rising faster than Bitcoin. Prices have surged 53% from $4.85 to $7.43 per dozen […]
TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Trump Intervention
TikTok resumed service on US app stores Thursday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying a nationwide ban, marking a dramatic shift in the social media platform’s status. The Chinese-owned app, used by 170 million Americans, temporarily disappeared from Google Play and Apple’s App Store last month before Trump intervened. His order gives […]
US State Department to Label Drug Cartels as Terror Groups
The State Department is preparing to label over a half-dozen Latin American criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups, giving US authorities new tools to combat drug cartels, despite Mexico’s diplomatic concerns. The move follows President Trump’s January 20 executive order calling for the “total elimination” of these groups. Secretary of State Marco Rubio received two […]
Russian Stocks Surge After Trump-Putin Ukraine Call
Russian stock markets rallied sharply on Thursday after President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held an hour-long call about ending the Ukraine war. The key Moscow Exchange index climbed nearly 6% to 3,306 points, extending its recovery from December lows. Russian energy stocks led the advance, with state giant Gazprom adding 7.58% after […]
NDP Candidate Withdraws From Ontario Provincial Election Race To Avoid Vote Split
Natasha Doyle-Merrick, the New Democratic Party candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Ontario provincial election in a statement released on Thursday. Doyle-Merrick, a resident of the Lawrence Heights community, said that she initially ran to amplify the voices of her constituents, whom she felt were being ignored by political leaders. However, after […]
$3000 Gold: Why Major Miners Are Racing Back to Japan | John Proust – Japan Gold
In this interview, John Proust, the Chairman and CEO of Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV: JG), delves into the company’s recent strategic alliances and exciting developments. Proust sheds light on their partnerships with industry giants Barrick and Newmont, which have positioned Japan Gold Corp. for significant growth in the region. He also discusses the company’s recent […]
Conservative Lead Holds as Trump Concerns Shape Canadian Politics
Canada’s Conservative Party maintains a strong lead at 46% of committed voters, while Liberals have gained 7 points to reach 27% and the New Democratic Party (NDP) sits at 15%, according to a new Abacus Data poll released Thursday. A verification survey conducted February 11-12 with a new sample confirmed these findings, showing Conservatives at […]
The Vanishing Teslas: Is Musk Concealing His Government Deals?
In another episode of pretending there won’t be conflicts of interest with Elon Musk’s government appointment, the US State Department reportedly removed recently Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) from a public procurement forecast that had listed the automaker as the potential recipient of a lucrative $400 million contract. The change came after media reports highlighted Tesla’s appearance […]
RFK Jr. Is Now US Health Secretary, Warns of ‘Catastrophic Impacts’ of Cannabis
Newly confirmed US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns cannabis poses “catastrophic impacts” on users, marking an abrupt reversal from his previous support for legalization as he takes control of the nation’s health policy. The Senate confirmed Kennedy by a narrow 52-48 vote on Thursday to lead the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and […]