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Stellantis CEO Tavares Resigns After Board Dispute

Stellantis NV (NYSE: STLA) Chief Executive Carlos Tavares has stepped down following a dispute with the board over how to arrest weakening sales and a stock slump, the company said on Sunday. The maker of Jeep SUVs and Fiat cars will be managed by an interim committee led by Chairman John Elkann until a new […]

Santacruz Silver Q3 Earnings: Costing Issues Need Clarity

All right folks, it’s time to raise the red flag here and highlight a seemingly growing problem. Small scale producers, particularly in silver, have a costing problem. At least in the third quarter. We saw it with Aya Gold and Silver, Guanajuato Silver, Mako Mining, and now, Santacruz Silver (TSXV: SCZ), whom is the latest […]

Guanajuato Silver: On the Right Track, But Slowly

The latest silver producer has reported their third quarter results. Guanajuato Silver (TSXV: GSVR) has reported their latest earnings, and while the company hasn’t sold off on the results, quite frankly, they weren’t that great, with numbers deteriorating on a quarter over quarter basis. On top of that, in fairness, the equity has been weak […]

Mako Mining Q3: Earnings Bad, Overall Story Good

Yet another small scale gold producer has reported their financial results for the third quarter. Mako Mining (TSXV: MKO) is the latest small cap producer to report, and well, the results weren’t that great if we’re being honest due to some regulatory delays that resulted in poor production numbers.  What was great however was the […]

Major Copper Discovery Keeps Growing: 1.2km Strike & 80% Still to Drill | Hercules Metals with Chris Paul

In this interview, Chris Paul, CEO & Director of Hercules Metals Corp. (TSXV: BIG) (OTCQB: BADEF) (FSE: 8Q7), outlines the company’s strategic pivot and recent exploration success. Paul begins by highlighting the company’s transformation from silver exploration to copper following their significant porphyry discovery in Idaho. This discovery proved compelling enough to attract investment from […]

DEA’s Hearing Strategy Suggests Reluctance To Cannabis Rescheduling

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration appears to be signaling resistance to the growing federal momentum to reschedule marijuana, as key hearings approach that could mark a historic shift in U.S. drug policy. While the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended moving marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, the DEA’s […]

Data Challenges Trump’s Case for Canada Tariffs

Data from US border authorities reveals a stark mismatch between Trump’s proposed tariff policy and the realities of cross-border challenges with Canada, as the former president threatens equal trade penalties against both US neighbors. Border patrol statistics show Canadian drug trafficking represents a fraction of the volume seen at the Mexican border, with fentanyl seizures […]

Russian Central Bank Struggles to Halt Ruble Collapse

The Russian economy is in the throes of a deepening crisis as its currency, the ruble, continues to plummet to record lows, prompting a series of emergency measures by the country’s central bank. With inflation rates remaining stubbornly high and sanctions biting deeper into the economy, Russia faces mounting challenges in stabilizing its financial markets […]

Eastern Europe Central Banks Lead Global Gold-Buying Spree

Eastern European central banks are ramping up gold purchases, with Poland leading global acquisitions as regional monetary authorities seek to shield their economies from geopolitical risks. The Czech National Bank aims to double its gold reserves to 100 metric tons within three years, Governor Ales Michl told Bloomberg Television after inspecting the country’s holdings at […]

Australia Becomes the First Country to Ban Social Media for Under-16s

Australia has passed the world’s toughest social media restrictions, requiring platforms to prevent children under 16 from accessing their services or face multi-million dollar penalties. The Social Media Minimum Age bill, approved by the Senate on Thursday, requires social media platforms to take “reasonable steps” to verify users’ age or risk fines of up to […]