Japan announced that it has successfully retrieved mineral-rich seabed sediment from nearly 6,000 meters below the ocean’s surface near the remote island of Minamitorishima. Officials say the technical milestone could help reduce the country’s dependence on China. The work was carried out by deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu, which collected the…
~ Previously announced Light-Duty divestiture providing non-dilutive capital that strengthens Westport’s cash position~ Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (‘Westport’) (TSX:WPRT Nasdaq: WPRT), a supplier of alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, today announced that it has received $6.5 million (Euro 5.5 million) as part of its previously…
SpaceX on Monday acquired xAI, the artificial intelligence startup that also owns the X social media platform, in a deal combining two companies owned by Elon Musk. Musk in a news release said that the combination would aim to pursue AI data centers in outer space. The deal comes on…
Jacques Bonneau, veteran geologist and author of ‘The Art of Investing in Junior Mining,’ shares his system for evaluating juniors, as well as seven companies he likes right now. Among other factors, he discusses his six golden rules for investing in junior mining stocks. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold…
The silver price remains historically high despite a recent pullback, and many silver stocks haven’t kept pace. Silver’s strong performance over the past year is the result of a perfect storm of factors, including an entrenched supply deficit, growing industrial demand, a weakening US dollar and deepening geopolitical and economic…
Gold and silver prices have experienced one of their most savage corrections in decades. After hitting a record high of close to US$5,600 per ounce in the last week of January, the price of gold took a dramatic U-turn on January 30, dropping as low as US$4,400 in early morning…
Rick Rule, proprietor at Rule Investment Media, is positioning in the oil and gas sector, but thinks a bull market is two or two and a half years away. In his view, copper is likely to be the next commodity to begin a bull run. Click here to register for…
While directly holding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum is a popular option, investors looking for alternatives are clamoring for financial products such as crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Canada first launched Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2021. These Canadian Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs allow investors to place returns in tax-sheltered accounts…
Mining major BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) has named the early stage explorers selected for its 2026 Xplor program, expanding the intake to a record 10 companies. According to a Monday (February 2) press release, the latest cohort is the largest since the initiative launched in 2023, surpassing the previous high of eight…
The energy revolution is here to stay, and electric vehicles (EVs) have become part of the mainstream narrative. The shift toward green energy is gathering momentum, with governments adding more incentives to accelerate this transition. Increasing EV sales are good news for battery metals investors, as EVs are significant drivers…