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Iran Vows to Pound UAE if US Ground Offensive Targets Strait of Hormuz

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United Arab Emirates, threatening widespread attacks on Emirati state assets if the US launches a ground invasion of Iranian territory from UAE soil. Senior Iranian officials claim Abu Dhabi has played an active role in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Tehran, which has already disrupted global energy […]

Hegseth Claims All Nations North of the Equator as US Security Perimeter in ‘Greater North America’ Doctrine

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Sunday that every sovereign nation and territory north of the equator — including Greenland, Panama, Ecuador, and Canada — falls within the United States’ “immediate security perimeter,” a doctrine the Trump administration has already begun backing with military force and which NATO allies say threatens the foundation of the alliance. […]

$51.5M Brent Short Surfaces as Oil Hits Record Monthly Surge

An anonymous trader has opened a $51.5 million short position on Brent crude with 5x leverage on the blockchain trading platform Hyperliquid, a contrarian bet against oil prices that have surged more than 55% in March alone — the benchmark’s steepest monthly climb on record. The position was entered at $102.13 a barrel with a […]

Bessent Says US Will Control Hormuz “Over Time”

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a recent television interview to argue that the US can gradually restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz while also stabilizing a global oil market he described in contradictory terms as both broadly supplied and still short by 10 million to 12 million barrels a day. Bessent said […]

Americas Gold and Silver Widens Net Loss In 2025 Despite Silver Growth

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) reported its full-year 2025 financials, posting annual revenue of $118.0 million, a jump from $100.0 million in 2024, driven by higher silver production and stronger realized prices. Payable silver sales revenue excluding EC120 pre-production ounces was $62.1 million, essentially flat with $62.0 million in 2024, but the average […]

Air Canada CEO To Retire By Q3 2026

Air Canada (TSX: AC) announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of Q3 2026, days after political leaders and Quebec lawmakers condemned his English-only public condolences following the fatal LaGuardia crash. In its release, the aircraft operator said the board had maintained a longstanding focus on CEO succession planning, had been running […]

Equinox Gold Maps Out Decade of Growth for Canadian Operations

Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) has unveiled a ten year outlook for its Canadian mining portfolio, projecting average annual production of 543,000 ounces of gold through 2036. With consolidated production guidance of 700,000 to 800,000 ounces for 2026 across all global operations, Equinox is positioning its Canadian assets as the primary engine for long-term growth. The […]

Cascadia Minerals Secures Major Exploration Alliance And Equity Investment Agreement With Agnico

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM) is making a significant bet on the Yukon’s untapped copper and gold potential, signing a sweeping strategic alliance with junior explorer Cascadia Minerals (TSXV: CAM). The deal, announced Monday, positions the Canadian gold giant as a dominant partner in Cascadia’s exploration efforts across the Stikine Terrane. Under the terms of […]

Glencore Under Pressure as Quebec Offers Legislative Relief for Troubled Horne Smelter

Glencore is at a critical juncture with its Horne Smelter in Quebec, as the Canadian and Quebec governments scramble to prevent the closure of one of North America’s only copper smelters amid stringent new pollution controls. The facility, located 390 miles northwest of Montreal, faces a potential shutdown after the company suspended nearly C$1 billion […]

Japan’s Stock Market Plunges 4% as Asia Energy Crisis Deepens

Japan’s stock market shed more than 4% Monday morning as surging oil prices and a deepening energy crisis tied to the five-week-old US-Iran war hammered Asian markets from Tokyo to Seoul. The Nikkei 225 fell 4.33% to 51,061.90 as of mid-morning trade in Tokyo, shedding 2,311 points from Friday’s close of 53,373.07. The broader Topix […]