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Mercedes-Benz Tries to Use Jesus for Union-Busting

Mercedes-Benz (ETR: MBG) has recruited Reverend Matthew Wilson, a pastor from Marion, Alabama, to dissuade workers at its Tuscaloosa factory complex and electric battery plant from joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.  As the 5,200 employees began voting on Monday on whether to unionize, they were met with a company text message that tried […]

Traditional Diamond Companies Struggle as Lab-Grown Alternatives See Prices Slashed

Lightbox, a lab-grown diamond brand owned by De Beers, has permanently reduced its prices for its standard range of lab-grown diamonds, with prices now starting at $500 per carat, down from $800.  The decision follows months of testing and research into the lab-grown diamond jewelry sector. Lightbox now offers three price points based on the […]

Immigrant Workers Protest in PEI: “We Want Fair Rules”, Threaten “Hunger Strike To Death”

Foreign workers in Prince Edward Island are demanding fair treatment, gathering outside the provincial legislature and shouting, “We want fair rules.” The protests have been spurred by recent changes to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that affect who gets preference for permanent residency. Rupinder Pal Singh, a spokesperson for the protesters, stated that some immigrant […]

Anglo American To Focus On Copper, Divest De Beers, Steelmaking Coal, Among Other Segments

In October, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad assured top shareholders at a dinner that there were no “sacred cows” in the company’s portfolio. With the company now facing an activist investor and a takeover attempt from BHP Group, Wanblad must act on that promise by considering divestments, including its diamond business and reevaluating its fertilizer […]

Biden Signs Ban On Russian Enriched Uranium Imports

US President Joe Biden signed a bill on Monday prohibiting the import of Russian enriched uranium, initiating a 90-day period before the restrictions come into force. This legislation also activates $2.7 billion in previously approved funds aimed at bolstering the US domestic uranium industry, crucial for powering nuclear reactors. The ban is a strategic move […]

Tariffs Are Coming For Critical Minerals In US

US President Joe Biden recently unveiled a series of measures directed for an increase in tariffs on $18 billion worth of imports from China. This directive, made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, is aimed “to protect American workers and businesses” from the adverse effects of “China’s unfair trade practices,” including technology […]

Golden Cariboo Mobilizes Field Crew For Surface Mapping And Prospecting

Golden Cariboo Resources (CSE: GCC) is expanding its ongoing exploration program at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property. The firm this morning disclosed that a field team has been mobilized to the property.

Elevation Gold Posts AISC Of $2,437 Per Gold Ounce In Q1

Elevation Gold (TSXV: ELVT) continues to lose money while mining gold. The company after the bell last night reported its first quarter financial results, posting a loss of $4.2 million for the three month period. “As previously communicated, production during the quarter was impacted by continuing crushing plant throughput issues. For the second quarter, we […]

Intrepid Metals Hits 0.56% Copper Over 198 Metres

Intrepid Metals (TSXV: INTR) is reporting again long intervals of copper mineralization within its initial drill program at the Corral Copper property in Arizona. The results come from a planned 5,000 metre drill program. Assay results for a total of five holes were released this morning, which targeted the Ringo Zone along the southern margin […]

Roaring Kitty Makes a Comeback — But Did He Really?

Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, made a surprise return to social media on Monday, causing a frenzy in the stock market.  Gill, who played a significant role in the 2021 meme stock phenomenon, posted an image on X (formerly Twitter) depicting a gamer about to get serious as he sits in a red chair […]