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Trump Signs Order to Withdraw US from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump has authorized the United States’ exit from the World Health Organization, reigniting a diplomatic confrontation first sparked during the global pandemic. The executive order targets the international health agency on grounds of systemic inefficiencies and alleged geopolitical compromises, particularly concerning the coronavirus outbreak’s origins in China. Trump’s directive signals an aggressive stance […]

European Antimony Prices Touch Fresh Peak at $44,200

Antimony prices in Western Europe hit a new high of $44,200 per ton on Monday, extending a dramatic rally that has seen the industrial metal’s value surge by 250% over the past year amid growing supply concerns. The critical mineral, used in flame retardants, batteries, solar panels, high-tech gadgets, and the defense industry, is now […]

Conservatives Hold 26-Point Lead Over Liberals in New Poll

Canada’s Conservative Party maintains a commanding 26-point lead over the governing Liberals, according to new Abacus Data poll data, with the opposition party at 46% support among decided voters while the Liberals remain stalled at 20%. The New Democratic Party follows closely at 19%, with the Bloc Québécois at 8% and smaller parties accounting for […]

Trump Orders 75-Day Pause on TikTok Sale Requirement

The battle over TikTok’s future in the United States took a new turn Monday as President Donald Trump signed an order delaying enforcement of mandatory sale requirements for 75 days, giving his administration time to explore alternative solutions. The social media platform, which went offline briefly over the weekend, received temporary protection from a law […]

Trump’s Policy: “We’re Going To Probably Stop Buying Oil From Venezuela”

In a series of recent policy announcements, U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled significant shifts in U.S. energy strategy, particularly concerning oil imports from Venezuela and the export of liquefied natural gas. These moves, coupled with recently confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent statements, are poised to reshape the North American energy landscape. “We’re […]

Doug Ford Vows to Axe American Booze from LCBO Shelves in Retaliation to Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a stern warning to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), threatening to eliminate U.S. alcohol products from its shelves if newly imposed tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump come into effect. The trade relationship between Canada and the United States has been strained since Trump won the 2024 […]

Loblaw’s Report Sees Food Prices Soar Beyond Inflation

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX: L) has published its January Food Inflation report, highlighting persistent challenges that continue to drive food prices higher than general inflation. According to Loblaw’s January Food Inflation report, while food inflation has normalized to more typical levels, grocery prices are still escalating faster than overall inflation. The company forecasts that this […]

Teck Resources Sees Copper Production Grow 50% In 2024, Provides 2025 Guidance

Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.B) this morning released its fourth quarter 2024 production results, along with operational and capital guidance for 2025. Production guidance was also provided for 2026 through to 2028. Production in the fourth quarter totaled 122,100 tonnes of copper, along with 146,400 tonnes of zinc and 62,100 tonnes of refined zinc. Copper production […]

Omai Gold Hits 57 Metres Of 4.48 g/t Gold

Omai Gold Mines (TSXV: OMG) this morning released assay results from its 2024 exploration program. The results come from the company’s Omai gold project in Guyana, where drilling in 2024 amounted to 26 holes across an aggregate 13,716 metres. Highlights from the results include: The results come from the Wenot deposit at Omai, with the […]