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Priorities Questioned As Trudeau Doubles Down on Gun Control

In a sweeping move to tighten gun control, the Government of Canada has expanded its list of prohibited assault-style firearms while advancing regulatory reforms aimed at curbing gun violence. The announcement, made on December 5, 2024, reflects a continuation of the Liberal government’s prioritization of public safety, even as critics question the government’s focus on […]

Mali Targets To Arrest Barrick Gold CEO – Reports

Mali has issued an arrest warrant for Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX: ABX), accusing him of money laundering and financial violations. The allegations mark the latest escalation in tensions between the West African nation and foreign mining operators as the government pursues an aggressive campaign to extract greater revenue from its mineral […]

Newmont Sells Cripple Creek Mine To SSR Mining For $275 Million

Newmont Corp (TSX: NGT) has entered into an agreement to sell of yet another of its assets. The latest asset to leave the company is the Cripple Creek & Victor operation, which is found in Colorado. The asset has been sold to SSR Mining (TSX: SSRM), for total consideration of up to $275 million in […]

Allied Gold Secures US$175 Million Streaming Package From Wheaton For Kurmuk project

Allied Gold (TSX: AAUC) has secured $175 million for the development of its Kurmuk project in Ethiopia. The funding comes via a subsidiary of Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM). The arrangement will see four equal payments made to Allied for total consideration of US$175 million, to assist in funding the construction of the project. In […]

Insurers Scrub Executive Photos After UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Major U.S. health insurance companies are intensifying security measures for top executives after UnitedHealthcare (NYSE: UNH) CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday before the company’s annual investor conference, with insurers taking immediate steps to reduce executive visibility. UnitedHealth Group removed executive leadership photos from its website Wednesday, followed by […]

Never Go Full Banana: Canada’s Economic Missteps with Thomas George of Grizzle

In this interview, Thomas George from Grizzle provides comprehensive analysis across multiple sectors and economic issues. George begins by discussing Nvidia’s recent earnings and the broader AI market outlook, offering perspective on valuations and growth potential in the tech sector. He then delves into challenges facing the Canadian economy, examining several key issues including difficulties […]

Iraq Will Not Be ‘Mere Spectator’ to Syria Crisis, PM Says

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani warned that “Iraq will not be a mere spectator to the grave repercussions of the events taking place in Syria, especially acts of ethnic cleansing of racial and religious communities there,” in a readout of his phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. During the conversation, Sudani said events […]

$HAWK Token Makes $500M Disappear Faster Than “Hawk Tuah”

A cryptocurrency token promoted by social media personality Hailey Welch, known for “Hawk Tuah,” has sparked outrage after a suspected rug pull left investors facing massive losses. The token, $HAWK, launched on the Solana blockchain, briefly surged to a market cap of $500 million before plummeting to less than $60 million within 20 minutes. Investors […]

World’s Biggest Uranium Mine Now Just 3.5 Years Away? | Leigh Curyer – NexGen Energy

In this interview, Leigh Curyer, CEO of NexGen Energy Ltd. (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG), shares significant developments in their Rook I project and perspectives on the uranium market. Curyer begins by highlighting a major milestone: the completion of their final Federal technical review, marking significant progress in the permitting process. This achievement brings […]

Crypto Trading Hits Record $10 Trillion in November on Regulatory Optimism

Cryptocurrency trading volumes surged to a record high in November, with more than $10 trillion in digital assets traded across centralized spot and derivatives exchanges, data from market research firm CCData showed on Tuesday. The combined trading volume doubled last month amid hopes for a more favorable regulatory environment under the newly elected Trump administration. […]