Canada Calls For Proposals For $1.5-Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced the initiation of the Call for Proposals (CFP) for the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) designed to address infrastructure gaps hindering sustainable critical minerals production and the connection of resources to markets. With a budget of up to $1.5 billion over seven years, the fund will […]
Ad Execs Urge X CEO to Step Down to Save Herself (from Elon Musk)
Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive of X, is refusing to step down following concerns about owner Elon Musk and antisemitic content on the platform. X is seeing another advertiser exodus with major brands such as IBM, Apple, Walt Disney, Comcast, and Warner Bros suspending their advertising due to worries about their marketing appearing alongside objectionable […]
Alaska Energy Metals Estimates 1.55 Million Pounds Of Nickel At Nikolai In Maiden Resource
A maiden resource estimate has been released for Alaska Energy Metals’ (TSXV: AEMC) flagship Nikolai project in Alaska.
Peterborough Completes Construction of Modular Bridge Housing Community to Tackle Homelessness
The City of Peterborough announced over the weekend that the Modular Bridge Housing Community on Wolfe Street has been completed. The initiative is funded by the provincial Homelessness Prevention Program. The community aims to provide private, safer, and inclusive accommodation for 50 individuals currently grappling with homelessness. It was approved in May as part of […]
Musk Threatens to Go ‘Thermonuclear’ with Lawsuit, Media Matters Says It’s All ‘Meritless’
X owner Elon Musk took a swipe at advertisers for pulling their support from the platform after allegations of antisemitic content surfaced. The controversy was triggered by left-wing advocacy organization Media Matters, which claimed to have found posts promoting Hitler and the Nazi Party on X alongside advertisements for major brands such as Apple and […]
Federal Government Targets Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb
The upcoming fall fiscal update by federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to include a targeted measure aimed at reducing the appeal of using properties for short-term rentals, according to sources at the Star. Property owners in areas already imposing restrictions on short-term rentals will no longer be allowed to claim rental expenses against […]
Argentina: Newly-Elected President Javier Milei Promises To Dollarize Economy
Javier Milei secured victory in Argentina’s presidential elections, signaling a shift to the right amid a vehement anti-establishment campaign, drawing parallels to former US President Donald Trump. Sergio Massa, his rival, conceded the run-off vote prior to the official results, stating, “Milei is the president elected for the next 4 years” while extending his congratulations. […]
Vortex Metals To Acquire Up To 80% In Chilean Copper Project
FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for Vortex Metals. Vortex Metals (TSXV: VMS) has stepped out of Mexico to acquire an option in Chile for an interest in the Illapel Copper Project, following a letter of intent entered into in July. The arrangement will see the junior explorer earn up to an 80% interest in […]
Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt Walks Away from the Robotaxi Company He Founded
Cruise CEO and co-founder Kyle Vogt resigned on Sunday, just weeks after the autonomous vehicle company lost its operating license in California and halted operations nationwide. The General Motors (NYSE: GM) subsidiary faced criticism for an aggressive expansion strategy that overlooked safety concerns. Vogt’s departure follows a severe accident on October 2 in San Francisco, […]
Argentina Lithium Plans 30 Hole Exploration Program Following Stellantis Investment
Hot off the heels of securing major investor dollars from Stellantis, Argentina Lithium & Energy (TSXV: LIT) has announced it will be spending a large portion of those funds exploring its properties in 2024. The lithium explorer this morning announced a 30 hole drill program for its Antofalla North project, the inaugural program for the […]