Joly Warns “Everything Is On The Table” As Retaliation To Trump’s Tariff Threat
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has signaled a willingness to consider cutting off Alberta’s oil exports to the United States as a retaliatory measure against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports. The dramatic warning, made during an interview on CTV’s Question Period this Sunday, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade tensions […]
UK Must Act to Secure Critical Minerals, Watchdog Warns
The United Kingdom must strengthen its mineral security or risk industrial disruption, according to a new government assessment that urges the adoption of US-style stockpiling and mining incentives. A study by Britain’s mineral supply monitoring agency highlights severe vulnerabilities in the nation’s access to materials essential for manufacturing and green technology. The findings have prompted […]
California Lifts Environmental Regulations for Fire Recovery
Governor Gavin Newsom’s suspension of environmental regulations to speed wildfire recovery has intensified California’s long-running battle between environmental protection and development, drawing criticism from multiple fronts. The executive order, which lifts California Environmental Quality Act and Coastal Act requirements, comes as AccuWeather estimates damages between $135 billion and $150 billion, with approximately 12,000 structures damaged […]
Trump Wants Greenland for Its Natural Resources, Vance Says
Senior officials in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration suggested Sunday that the United States could pursue diplomatic channels to increase its presence in Greenland, while sending mixed signals about potential military action to acquire the resource-rich island. Vice President-elect JD Vance told Fox News Sunday that “there’s a deal to be made in Greenland,” saying the […]
Critical Minerals Strategy Key to US Military Readiness, Pentagon Says
The Department of Defense is intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals essential for military systems, amid growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities and China’s export restrictions. Speaking at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, Adam Burstein, technical director for strategic and critical materials in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for […]
Goliath Resources Hits 34.47 g/t Gold Over 39 Metres At Golddigger
Goliath Resources (TSXV: GOT) this morning released the results from a further five drill holes conducted at its Golddigger property. The results come from its 2024 field season, with the firm this morning releasing the highest grade intersects made to date at the Surebets discovery. Highlights from the results include: The strong results have grown […]
Mako Mining Recovers 12,182 Gold Equivalent Ounces In Q4 2024
Preliminary results are in for Mako Mining’s (TSXV: MKO) fourth quarter. The company is reporting gold recoveries of 12,182 gold equivalent ounces in the fourth quarter. Recoveries improved by 134% on a quarter over quarter basis, following Mako in the third quarter experiencing the delay of certain permits being received. Recoveries totaled 85.0% during the […]
Jaguar Mining Sees Gold Production Fall 20% In Q4 2024
Jaguar Mining (TSX: JAG) this morning released its fourth quarter production results, with the company reporting a substantial decline in production as a result of a tailings landslide in early December that halted operations at its Turmalina Mine. Production declined 20% on a year over year basis in the fourth quarter, with production falling to […]
FPX Nickel Releases Economic Impact Study Estimating $45 Billion GDP Contribution From Baptiste Project
FPX Nickel (TSXV: FPX) has released the findings of an economic impact study for its flagship Baptiste Nickel Project, which is found in British Columbia. The study is highlighted by the potential to add $45.6 billion to total gross domestic product. Among other highlights, the study found that the project will lead to total labour […]
Another Top Liberal Rules Out Leadership Bid
Canadian Transport Minister Anita Anand announced on Saturday she will not seek the Liberal Party leadership or run for re-election, joining other senior cabinet members stepping aside after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s planned departure. “Today I am announcing that I will not be entering the race to become the next leader of the Liberal Party […]