Mine Collapses In Mali, Kills At Least 43
A deadly incident occurred at an artisanal gold mining in Mali where at least 43 people have been confirmed dead. The collapse of a mine occurred near Kéniéba, a town situated in the gold-rich Kayes region in the country’s west, and has drawn attention to the widespread yet often unregulated practice of small-scale mining across […]
As Refineries Close, California Eyes State Ownership
California officials are considering state ownership of oil refineries, joining more than a dozen countries including Russia, China, and Venezuela that operate government-run facilities as private companies scale back operations in response to declining gasoline demand and stricter environmental regulations. The proposal appeared on a list of options presented by the California Energy Commission, responding […]
Auto Tariffs Coming in April, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to roll out auto import tariffs around April 2, following his claim that Canada “stole” the car industry from the United States. “We don’t want their cars, we want to make the cars in Detroit,” Trump told Fox News, threatening tariffs of 50% to 100% on Canadian vehicles. […]
Agnico Eagle Q4 Earnings: The Lowest Cost Producer
Third quarter 2024 earnings saw Agnico Eagle (TSX: AEM) come out on top in terms of delivering results, and well, they’re looking to take that title again in Q4. But despite outstanding results, placing them among the best in the business, the market elected to sell off the name in after hours trading following the […]
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Kinross Q4 Earnings: Is the Market Overreacting?
When it comes to gold producers, it would seem few are as on-the-nose as Kinross Gold (TSX: K) when it comes to knowing the capability of their operations. The gold major this week put out their fourth quarter earnings, and well, it would arguably be difficult to be more accurate on guidance than Kinross was […]
Bitter Brew: Why Coffee Prices Are Hitting All-Time Highs
If your morning coffee run has felt a little more expensive lately, it’s not just your imagination—or inflation fatigue. Coffee prices are at an all-time high, and while you might chalk that up to the same forces driving up the cost of everything else, the reality brewing behind the scenes is more complex. Unlike other […]
US Farm Outlook Hits Historic Low as Major Crops Face Losses
For the first time in its 42-year history, the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University reports none of its representative farms across four major commodity types are projected to generate positive cash flow over the next five years. The analysis, covering feed grains, cotton, rice, and wheat operations, represents the center’s […]
Trump Wants to Get Rid of the Penny—But Is the Move Going to Save Money?
Donald Trump directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies on Sunday, citing wasteful government spending, but experts warn the move could increase costs elsewhere. The US Mint loses money on each penny produced, spending 3.7 cents to create the one-cent coin in 2024, up from 2.1 cents in 2021. The agency reported an […]
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Kevin Paffrath’s Meet Kevin Pricing Power ETF to Close After Risky Bets, Overextension
The Meet Kevin Pricing Power ETF (NYSE Arca: PP), managed by YouTuber Kevin Paffrath, will close and liquidate by February 28, 2025, Tidal Financial Group and Plato’s Philosophy LLC announced in a joint press release. The decision, they wrote, “follows a thorough evaluation and was determined to be in the best interests of the fund […]
IEA Expects India’s Gas Demand To Surge 60% By 2030
India’s natural gas consumption is projected to increase by nearly 60% by 2030, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The forecast suggests consumption will reach 103 billion cubic meters annually by 2030, up from 65 bcm in 2023. The IEA analysis, based on extensive consultations with Indian stakeholders, indicates that the […]