Meta’s Flagship AI Model Delayed Again as Company Weighs Licensing Google’s Gemini
Meta (Nasdaq: META) has pushed back the launch of its flagship AI model, codenamed Avocado, from March to at least May after internal tests showed it falling short of leading systems from Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), OpenAI, and Anthropic on logical reasoning, programming, and writing — a setback that has prompted the company’s leadership to discuss […]
Trump Threatens to Delay Beijing Summit Unless China Helps Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Sunday he may postpone a planned state visit to China scheduled for March 31 to April 2 unless Beijing commits to helping secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz — turning a landmark diplomatic summit into leverage in the Iran war’s energy standoff. In an interview with Financial Times, Trump said […]
Canada, Germany, Norway Break With Washington Over Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver
Canada, Germany, and Norway publicly broke with Washington over Russia on Friday — while standing on an Arctic military base alongside US troops. The US issued a 30-day waiver on March 13, allowing buyers to purchase Russian crude and petroleum products stranded at sea — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s attempt to ease oil markets that […]
First Phosphate Finalizes $16.7 Million Non-Repayable Funding From Government Of Canada
The Government of Canada has finalized a $16.7 million non-repayable financial contribution to First Phosphate (CSE: PHOS), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s strategy to secure a domestic critical minerals supply chain.
Canada’s Inflation Drops To 1.8% In February, But War-Driven Gas Price Spikes Loom
Canada’s annual inflation rate cooled to 1.8% in February 2026, down from 2.3% in January, coming in just below the expected 1.9%, Statistics Canada reported. While the slowdown offers a reprieve for consumers, the full impact of escalating Middle East conflict on gas prices is yet to hit, with next month’s data expected to reflect […]
South32 Shuts Mozambique Aluminum Smelter as Power Costs Surge
South32 has idled its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique, the second-largest in the southern hemisphere, after failing to secure an affordable power supply beyond March 2026, marking a significant blow to the region’s industrial output. The company announced the operation was placed on care and maintenance, with employee separation costs estimated at $60 million. Negotiations […]
China Curbs Fertilizer Exports Amid Global Supply Crunch and Rising Prices
China has tightened controls on fertilizer exports as global prices soar amid geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, exacerbating challenges for farmers worldwide. The country has reportedly asked exporters to halt outbound shipments of nitrogen-potassium fertilizer blends. The move comes as the country prioritizes domestic supply to safeguard its agricultural sector. The restrictions follow a sharp […]
Summit And Star Royalties To Merge In $184 Million Junior Sector Consolidation
In a move to consolidate the junior royalty space, Summit Royalties Ltd. (TSXV: SUM) and Star Royalties Ltd. (TSXV: STRR) have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating what executives describe as a scaled, high-growth platform. Under the terms of the arrangement, Summit will acquire all outstanding shares of Star. Star shareholders are set […]
Trump Expands Trade Investigations to Canada and 59 Other Countries in Post-SCOTUS Tariff Reset
The Trump administration launched Section 301 trade investigations against Canada and 59 other countries last week, building a new legal basis for long-term tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down its preferred tariff authority in February. The US Trade Representative’s office expanded the probe to 60 nations by Thursday evening, citing forced labour in global […]
The $30,000 Gold Case Just Got Stronger | Simon Marcotte
Former Northern Superior Resources CEO Simon Marcotte joins us with a slide deck and a bold macro call: a $30,000 gold thesis. We dig into why Marcotte thinks the post 2020 policy era favors hard assets, how a 2026 refinancing wall and a steepening yield curve could accelerate gold, and why he’s still all-in on […]