Tariff-Ception: Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs To Stage Compounded Global Trade Tension
President Donald Trump proposed Thursday to impose wide-ranging “reciprocal tariffs” on a host of trading partners, including close allies such as Canada. The plan, which the White House says could take effect within weeks, targets countries that levy higher import duties, maintain extensive subsidies, or impose value-added taxes on American goods. From Washington’s perspective, the […]
Barrick Gold Considers Leaving Canada For The U.S.
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX), one of Canada’s largest mining companies, is contemplating a move to redomicile in the United States, according to CEO Mark Bristow. In a recent interview with The Globe and Mail’s editorial board, Bristow outlined several reasons for a potential relocation, including access to a more efficient marketplace and the ability to […]
Agnico Eagle Ends 2024 On An Upswing, Thanks To Strong Gold Environment
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM) last night reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, highlighted by quarterly adjusted net income of $632 million ($1.26 per share), a leap from the $289 million ($0.58 per share) recorded a year earlier. Topline revenue for the quarter ended at $2.22 billion, an increase from Q4 2023’s $1.76 billion, […]
Alamos Gold Extends Projected Mine Life Of Lynn Lake Project To 27 Years
Alamos Gold (TSX: AGI) has completed an internal economic study that is set to extend the mine life of its Lynn Lake project in Manitoba to a total of 27 years. The study was conducted on satellite deposits to the project, referred to as Burnt Timber and Linkwood, which is to be viewed in combination […]
First Majestic Silver Guides To Substantial Production Growth In 2025 With Addition Of Cerro Los Gatos
First Majestic Silver (TSX: AG) (NYSE: AG) has released its production and cost guidance for 2025, marking the first year that the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine will be included within its production lineup.
Republicans Push To Increase Debt Ceiling Again
Republicans in the House have unveiled a plan to raise the federal debt ceiling by an unprecedented four trillion dollars. This announcement is coupled with confirmation that the Ways and Means Committee intends to lock in four-and-a-half trillion dollars’ worth of tax cuts—originally championed by President Donald Trump. The proposal is allocating $4.5 trillion in […]
US Tariffs vs Canadian Mining: What’s Really at Stake? | Simon Quick – Canadian Copper
In this interview, Simon Quick, CEO and Director of Canadian Copper Inc. (CSE: CCI), discusses their progress on acquiring the Caribou complex and developing the Murray Brook deposit. Quick outlines recent metallurgical results and plans for a PEA in Q2 2025, leading to the Caribou acquisition closing in July 2025. He also addresses potential impacts […]
Toronto Housing Market Begins 2025 with Mixed Signals
The Greater Toronto Area’s housing market kicked off 2025 with signs of renewed activity, as January sales volume climbed 10% month-over-month to 5,971 transactions, though remaining well below the previous year’s levels. Market data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) reveals a significant influx of new inventory, with listings soaring nearly 49% compared […]
Canada’s Population Growth Remains High Despite Trudeau’s Pledges to Curb Immigration
A new report by Desjardins finds that Canadian population growth has largely remained at its previously high levels, despite a series of pledges by the Trudeau government to significantly reduce immigration. In October, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new controls on immigration aimed at “pausing population growth,” expressing regret for not acting sooner to “turn […]
Brazil Says BRICS To Pause Unified Currency Push
Brazil announces that it decided not to press forward with a common BRICS currency this year, marking a different path during the country’s leadership in the bloc for 2025. Rather than unveiling a new shared currency, the Brazilian government is focused on strengthening cross-border payment systems and exploring technologies designed to lower transaction costs. These […]