Netherlands Suspends Control of Chinese Chipmaker Nexperia
The Dutch government suspended its intervention in chipmaker Nexperia on Wednesday after “constructive” talks with Chinese authorities, easing a tense standoff that had threatened global automotive chip supplies. Economy Minister Vincent Karremans described the move as “a show of goodwill,” adding that he appreciated “the measures already taken by the Chinese authorities to ensure the […]
Canada Stuck in Productivity ‘Vicious Circle,’ Central Bank Says
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday warned that Canada is trapped in a “vicious circle” of weak productivity, a cycle it says is holding back growth and undermining long-term economic resilience. In a speech to Quebec economists, Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent said Canada’s labor productivity growth has slowed dramatically: it averaged about 3% annually in […]
What You Need to Know About Canada’s New Streaming Platform Rules
Canada’s broadcast regulator on Tuesday released an updated definition of Canadian content as part of implementing sweeping regulations that bring streaming platforms like Netflix and Spotify under the same framework as traditional broadcasters. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s decision marks the latest step in modernizing broadcasting rules Canada hasn’t substantially updated since 1991. Here’s […]
Why Canadian Potash Giant Nutrien Picked A US Port
Canadian fertilizer company Nutrien (TSX: NTR) has picked Longview, Washington, for a potash export terminal worth up to $1 billion, a decision that sidelines all Canadian West Coast ports, raising questions about whether Ottawa’s critical minerals agenda can beat US logistics and incentives on the ground. The Saskatoon-based producer plans to build at Berth 4 […]
Mako Mining’s Revenue Boost Lands With Thin Margins In Q3 2025
Mako Mining (TSXV: MKO) reported its Q3 2025 results, with revenue jumping 75% year over year to $27.6 million from $15.7 million. This is driven by a 20% increase in gold ounces sold to 7,830 ounces from 6,532 ounces and a 43% jump in average realized gold price to $3,454 per ounce from $2,409 per […]
Pipelines Anchor The Imminent Alberta-Ottawa Energy Accord
Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on a memorandum of understanding that would tie a new oil pipeline to BC’s northwest coast to carbon pricing reforms and looser federal emissions limits. Two federal insiders said the draft deal, sought by Premier Danielle Smith, centres on a pipeline corridor from Alberta to the BC coast, backed […]
DPM Metals Hits 68 Metres Of 7.42 g/t Gold Equivalent In New Discovery At Chelopech Mine
DPM Metals (TSX: DPM) has made a new discovery at their flagship Chelopech Mine in Bulgaria, with new high grade mineralization being intersected approximately 300 metres below existing reserve and mine infrastructure. The discovery, made within the Wedge Zone Deep, is found on the northern flank of the Chelopech mine concession. The target area is […]
Aris Mining To Acquire Remaining 49% Of Soto Norte For US$80 Million
Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS) is set to materially enhance their ownership interest in the Soto Norte project in Colombia, with the company announcing this morning that it has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire the remaining 49% interest that it does not currently own. The arrangement will see Aris acquire joint venture partner […]
First Mining Sells Cameron Project For $27 Million To Fiore Group Backed Oronova Energy
First Mining Gold (TSX: FF) has entered into an arrangement to sell their Cameron Gold Project in Ontario. The arrangement will see the project sold to Oronova Energy (TSXV: ONV.H) in a transaction that is backed by the Fiore Group. The arrangement will see First Mining sell the project for total consideration of $27 million, […]
Larry Summers Resigns from OpenAI, Takes Leave from Harvard After Epstein Email Release
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigned from OpenAI’s board and took leave from Harvard University on Wednesday, days after emails revealed he maintained close contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein years after his conviction. Summers announced his departure following intense scrutiny over correspondence the House Oversight Committee released last week showing ongoing communication with […]