Supply Chain Risk Looms Over French-Mongolian Uranium Venture
As Orano SA prepares to launch its $1.6 billion uranium project in Mongolia, observers point to a significant supply chain vulnerability — the operation’s likely dependence on Russian sulfuric acid imports. The French state-controlled miner, which recently secured approval to begin production in 2028, faces a challenging regional market for sulfuric acid, an essential component […]
Trump Imposes Social Media Gag Order on Cabinet Picks as Infighting Explodes
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration has imposed a strict gag order on Cabinet nominees, barring them from posting on social media without prior approval from the transition team. The directive, issued by incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, signals an effort to rein in the chaos and infighting already plaguing Trump’s second-term […]
New Post-Quantum Standards Will See Bitcoin’s Core Encryption Deprecated In 5 Years
The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has unveiled a critical roadmap for transitioning away from quantum-vulnerable digital signature algorithms, signaling a new era in cybersecurity. This move marks a pivotal moment for industries reliant on these cryptographic standards, including blockchain, finance, and national security. Algorithms such as […]
PayPal Honey Under Fire for Allegedly Cheating Consumers and Creators
The PayPal Honey browser extension—a popular tool marketed to help consumers save money—has come under fire after a viral exposé by YouTuber MegaLag. In the video, Honey is accused of unethical practices, including hijacking affiliate commissions from influencers and failing to find the best deals for shoppers. These allegations cast doubt on Honey’s promise to […]
Trump Reverses on H-1B Visas, Sparking MAGA Immigration Fight
Former President Donald Trump’s sudden embrace of H-1B visas has exposed a growing rift between his tech industry supporters and immigration hardliners, complicating his stance on foreign workers ahead of his return to the White House. “I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many […]
Gold Samples Stolen in Brazen Heist at Cerrado Gold Argentinian Subsidiary
In the early hours of Saturday, Minera Don Nicolás, a subsidiary of Cerrado Gold (TSXV: CERT), experienced a security breach resulting in the theft of gold samples from its laboratory in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. At approximately 2:00 a.m., two masked individuals infiltrated the laboratory at Minera Don Nicolás. They subdued a technician on duty, […]
Sierra Metals Sees Alpayana Launch Hostile Takeover Bid At $0.85 A Share
Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT) has become the target of a hostile takeover by Alpayana S.A.C. The miner has seen Alpayana issue an all-cash offer to shareholders in a bid to acquire majority ownership in the company. Alpayana has offered $0.85 per share to shareholders of Sierra, a figure that represents a 26% premium to the […]
Artemis Gold Delays First Gold Pour At Blackwater To January 2025
Artemis Gold (TSXV: ARTG) is behind schedule at its Blackwater Mine in British Columbia. The firm this morning in a brief update indicated that it had failed to complete commissioning on its wet plant. The failure to complete final commissioning follows “unexpected delays” with the configuration and communication of the process control network, which it […]
Verses AI Aims For Commercialization In 2025 As Early Atari 10K Data Is Released
Verses AI (CBOE: VERS) is anticipating that it will transition from its beta phase to its commercial phase in 2025, as the company progresses the development of its Genius platform.
Silver Elephant Accused Of Illegal Mining, Loses Production As Processor Also Fails To Pay
Silver Elephant Mining (TSX: ELEF) appears to be falling apart at the seams to close out 2024. The company has indicated that it received a notice of cancellation for its Pulacayo mining production contract, which it entered into with state-owned mining company Comibol in Bolivia. The notice is said to allege that illegal mining was […]