Canadian Government Considers 3% Tax On Vacant Land, Because Of Course
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced that the Canadian federal government is exploring the implementation of a 3% annual tax on vacant lots, drawing inspiration from Ireland’s Residential Zoned Land Tax. The proposed measure, outlined in Freeland’s April budget, aims to discourage speculative landholding and promote residential development. “We believe good land should not go […]
Carbon Tax: A Costly Catastrophe for Canadians, PBO Report Reveals
The latest report from Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) delivers a brutal reality check for anyone still buying into the Trudeau government’s carbon tax scheme. Behind the Liberal government’s rhetoric of environmental responsibility lies a harsh truth: the carbon tax is a financial wrecking ball, leaving the average Canadian household facing significant economic losses by […]
Canada Is Still Pushing Forward with Net-Zero Climate Disclosures
As the world accelerates towards achieving net-zero emissions, Canada is stepping up its commitment to sustainable economic practices with the announcement of new regulations on climate disclosures and investment guidelines. These measures, unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland at the Principles for Responsible Investment conference in Toronto, mark a step in […]
Psst, your mining CEO isn’t a “scumbag”, even if Twitter tells you so
This content was original published by The Oregon Group. Being a junior mining CEO is hard. Trust me I have the battle scars. This month I am going to share my thoughts on the modern junior mining CEO and how the position is changing dramatically. Hopefully this will help reframe how we think about these individuals and reevaluate […]
Kazatomprom’s Leadership Exodus Sparks Fears of Disruption in Global Uranium Market
Kazakhstan, home to Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, finds itself in the center of a geopolitical and corporate storm. With 19 executives resigning or being arrested from the company since 2020, the implications of these leadership changes go far beyond corporate restructuring. A combination of internal management crises, rising geopolitical tensions, and growing […]
Tesla Robotaxi Event: Big Promises, Few Details, and Growing Skepticism
Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) highly anticipated robotaxi event, billed as a game-changing moment for autonomous transportation, has left critics and fans alike scratching their heads. Despite the company’s reputation for innovation and pushing the boundaries of electric vehicles, the event felt like a rehash of old promises without any concrete advancements, leaving a notable void in […]
Activist Investor Pressures Cannabist Over Financial Struggles
The Cannabis Company Holdings Inc. (CBOE: CBST), known as Cannabist and formerly as Columbia Care, has come under intense pressure from one of its key debt holders, FiSai US Management LLC. The investor, which owns $50 million of Cannabist’s secured notes due in 2026, has openly criticized the company’s leadership and financial strategy, calling for […]
The One Where Ryan Salame Tries to Be Funny
Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, posted a mildly sardonic update on LinkedIn on Thursday, announcing his “new position as Inmate at FCI Cumberland.” Salame will report to the Federal Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland on Friday to begin serving a 7.5-year sentence for campaign finance law violations. The 31-year-old executive was convicted […]
Hackers Target Internet Archive in Major Data Breach
The Internet Archive, home to the Wayback Machine, fell victim to a significant cyberattack that compromised its authentication database and triggered a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The breach, which happened on September 18, exposed personal information of approximately 31 million registered users, including email addresses, screen names, and Bcrypt-hashed passwords. The attack […]
Congo Launches Strategy to Diversify Mining Investments Beyond China
The Democratic Republic of Congo is making strategic moves to diversify its mining industry and attract new investors, according to recent statements from the country’s top mining official. Mines Minister Kizito Pakabomba outlined plans to streamline processes for customs and taxes, while also announcing a partnership with the United Arab Emirates. A key component of […]