Cooking the Books? Lutnick Suggests ‘Messing With The GDP’
The US administration will redefine how the government calculates gross domestic product, a move that critics warn could artificially manipulate economic performance metrics, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed Sunday. Lutnick told Fox News Channel‘s “Sunday Morning Futures” that the government will remove certain spending categories from GDP measurements, aligning with Elon Musk’s controversial push for […]
Supreme Court Sides With Métis Over Saskatchewan On Land Claims
The Supreme Court has handed down a landmark ruling in a unanimous decision regarding a dispute between the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the Saskatchewan government, ruling that MN-S can seek a judicial review of the permitting process for a uranium project near Patterson Lake. The project in question involves Vancouver-based NexGen Energy, which applied for […]
Norway Says It Will Continue Supplying Fuel to US Navy Despite Company Boycott
Norwegian marine fuel supplier Hattbakk Bunkers demonstrated its support for Ukraine by announcing it would cease providing fuel to US Navy vessels following Friday’s controversial White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. “Huge credit to the president of Ukraine restraining himself and for keeping calm even though USA put on a backstabbing […]
France Takes Center Stage: Macron’s Nuclear Offer Aims To Lead Europe’s Defense
Amid growing security concerns within the European Union, French President Emmanuel Macron has declared his willingness to engage in discussions about extending France’s nuclear deterrence to other European countries. The move comes amid the backdrop of evolving challenges presented by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and diplomatic uncertainties with the United States. “I am available […]
Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve Sparks Conflict Of Interest For Crypto Czar
President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan for a “Crypto Strategic Reserve,” signing an executive order which directs the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets to explore Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ripple’s XRP, and Cardano as part of a broader government crypto reserve. “A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt […]
SEC Calls Off Coinbase Fight as Agency Resets Its Crypto Strategy In Trump Era
The SEC has confirmed that it is dismissing its ongoing civil enforcement action against Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN). According to a joint stipulation filed by both parties, the decision comes amid the Commission’s intention to develop a more transparent regulatory framework for digital assets. The unexpected dismissal follows the formation of the SEC’s new Crypto […]
Carney Still Holds Multiple Board Positions Despite Claiming Clean Break
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney has not fully resigned from his international board positions, contradicting his earlier claims that he had stepped down from “all” his roles before entering the race, according to an investigation by the National Post. “I have resigned all of my positions. I have resigned all of my positions, full stop,” […]
BC Mining Exploration Spend Drops 14% As Projects Shift To Development
British Columbia mineral exploration spending fell 14% to $552 million in 2024 as major projects matured toward development, survey data showed, though employment in the sector rose 10% from the previous year. The top 10 exploration projects accounted for $259 million in spending, down from $343 million in 2023, according to the British Columbia Mineral […]
Aston Bay Reports 266.3 Million Indicated Pounds Of Copper In Initial Resource Estimate
Aston Bay Holdings (TSXV: BAY) has released an initial mineral resource estimate for its Storm Copper project joint venture with American West Metals. The estimate is based on six near-surface copper deposits that are within the greater Storm Copper area, which are said to be easily accessible via open pit mining. All six deposits remain […]
Canada Nickel Increases NPV Of Crawford Project To $2.8 Billion
Canada Nickel (TSXV: CNC) has improved the net present value estimate for its Crawford Project following the completion of front end engineering and design for the proposed mine. The changes to the prior design focused on the resequencing of the mine plan to reduce pre-stripping that is required, as well as updating costs following the […]