Carney Won’t Repeal Pipeline Legislation Despite Tariff Pressures
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected calls to repeal controversial legislation that critics say blocks new pipeline development, even as his government positions itself to counter US tariff threats by developing domestic resources. “We do not plan to repeal Bill C-69,” Carney said Tuesday at a press conference in Winnipeg, referring to legislation that requires […]
Liberal, Conservative Candidates Exit Canadian Election After Inflammatory Comments
Two candidates in Canada’s federal election campaign have been dropped after controversial remarks emerged, with Liberal incumbent Paul Chiang stepping aside and Conservative hopeful Mark McKenzie being removed by his party. Chiang announced late Monday he would not seek re-election in the Markham-Unionville constituency after suggesting in a Chinese-language media interview that people should claim […]
GPU Constraints Force OpenAI to Delay Upcoming Products, Altman Confirms
OpenAI is grappling with severe GPU capacity constraints as user traffic to ChatGPT reaches unprecedented levels, according to CEO Sam Altman. The company, which recently reported 500 million weekly users, is experiencing a massive surge in demand following the release of a new image generation feature that creates Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork. “We are getting things […]
Will The US Impose a Blanket 20% Tariff?
Is the US about to implement a flat 20% tariff on imports, or will the White House opt for a narrower set of levies targeting specific sectors? While some analysts warn of sweeping measures that could send shockwaves through global trade, others see signs that the US may moderate its approach. “It’s starting to feel […]
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First Majestic Silver Increases Mineral Reserves 45% Year Over Year, Releases Inaugural Resource On Navidad Discovery
First Majestic Silver (TSX: AG) has hit a record high in its reserves and resources following a successful 2024 in terms of both exploration and M&A activity. The report, released this morning, has seen the company substantially improve all categories across both reserves and resources.
Aero, Kraken Energy To Combine Amid Weakened Uranium Markets
Declining uranium prices have led to the start of consolidation within the junior uranium space. Uranium explorer Aero Energy (TSXV: AERO) this morning indicated that it would be acquiring its peer Kraken Energy (CSE: UUSA) in an all stock transaction valued at just $1.64 million. The transaction will see Kraken acquired for $0.02754 per share, […]
Benton Resources Discovers Copper-Gold Zone At Great Burnt
Further assay results have expanded the deposit Benton Resources’ (TSXV: BEX) flagship Great Burnt Copper project in Newfoundland. The latest results are said to have expanded the Great Burnt Main Zone to a strike length of 950 metres down plunge. The expansion follows step out drilling conducted at the deposit, while a downhole electromagnetic survey […]
Trump Administration Considers Tax Rebates Funded by Tariff Revenue
The Trump administration is considering using revenue from proposed tariffs to fund tax rebates to Americans rather than reduce the federal deficit, according to information from former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Ross said the White House is having “early talks about a tax refund/dividend check from the trillions in revenue they plan to collect from […]
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Strong Reclamation Laws Could Give Mexico’s New President Justification For Allowing New Open Pit Mines
FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for Sonoro Gold. Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, elected in June 2024, faces a pivotal decision on open-pit mining. She took over from close Morena Party ally, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The Morena Party is generally seen as a left-wing organization, one that is both progressive and […]
Trump Administration Prepares Farm Bailout as New Tariffs Threaten Agricultural Exports
The Trump administration is quietly developing plans for another multibillion-dollar farm bailout program as the president moves forward with sweeping global tariffs that economists warn could trigger devastating retaliation against American agricultural exports. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed last week that Trump directed her to “have some programs in place that would potentially mitigate any […]