Liberal Support Among Millennials Hits Record Low
Canada’s Conservative Party maintains a commanding 22-point lead over its rivals in the latest polling, while the ruling Liberals have dropped to a tie for second place, according to the most recent Abacus Data survey. The poll, conducted Nov. 14-19, shows Conservative support at 43% among committed voters, with both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals […]
Former Canada PM Harper Named Chair of Alberta’s $169 Billion Fund
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will lead Alberta’s public pension fund manager as its new chairman — sparking debate about the fund’s independence from provincial government influence. The Alberta Investment Management Corp (AIMCo), which oversees $169 billion in assets including the province’s $23.4-billion Heritage Savings Trust Fund, announced the appointment following a November 7 […]
Scandal Deepens as Quebec Pension Executives Tied To Gautam Adani’s Bribery Scandal
A far-reaching corruption scandal has emerged as U.S. authorities indict three former executives of Quebec’s pension fund manager, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), for allegedly conspiring to bribe Indian government officials. The charges, which include violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and obstruction of justice, reveal a tangled web of financial […]
Russia Cuts Off U.S. Uranium Supply, Sends Fuel To Allies Instead
Russia has enacted a ban on enriched uranium exports to the United States, redirecting supplies to nations it deems “friendly.” The ban, formalized through a decree signed on November 14, aligns with a broader policy of retaliation against Western sanctions imposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Analysts warn that this shift could strain the U.S. […]
Canadian Regulators Advance Denison Mines’ Wheeler River Uranium Project
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, or CNSC, announced on November 20, 2024, the completion of its technical review of Denison Mines Corp.’s (TSX: DML) responses to outstanding information requests for the proposed Wheeler River Uranium Project in northern Saskatchewan. The CNSC confirmed that all information requests are now deemed accepted, marking a significant milestone in […]
Newmont Sells Eleonore Mine To Private UK-Based Firm For $795 Million
Newmont Corp (TSX: NGT) has entered into an arrangement to sell off another gold asset as it continues to drop assets following its purchase of Newcrest Mining last year. The latest asset to be disposed of is the Eleonore operation in Northern Quebec. The asset, which last quarter produced 54,000 ounces of gold at an […]
Aldebaran Resources Reports 22 Billion M&I Pounds Of Contained Copper In New Resource Estimate
Aldebaran Resources (TSXV: ALDE) this morning has published an updated mineral resource estimate for its Altar copper-gold project in Argentina. The revised estimate consists of three main porphyry discoveries, which are all contained within a single open pit concept. Highlights from the mineral resource estimate include: On a combined basis, the project is said to […]
Rua Gold Closes On Purchase Of Reefton Assets, Now Holds Claims On 95% Of District
Rua Gold (TSXV: RUA) has as of this morning completed the acquisition of Reefton Resources Pty from ASX-listed Siren Gold. With the closing of the transaction, Rua has now obtained claims that cover 95% of the Reefton Goldfield.
Seabridge Gold Sees Substantially Started Designation At KSM Challenged By Indigenous Group
Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA) has ran into some social issues at its massive KSM project in Northern British Columbia. The company has seen the Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha, or TSKLH, file a petition in the BC Supreme Court challenging the determination that the KSM project has “substantially started.” The petition specifically has been filed […]
Texas Lawmaker Files Bills for Gold, Silver-Backed Money
A Texas legislator has filed two bills to establish a state-sanctioned currency backed by precious metals, marking a significant monetary policy initiative in the Lone Star State. House Bills 1049 and 1056, introduced by State Representative Mark Dorazio on November 12, would authorize the Texas Comptroller to issue physical coins and electronic currency, fully backed […]