36 h. ago User consent and responsible data management at the centre of Jakala and OneTrust’s first Digital Drink in Spain

MADRID, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jakala, a leading European company specialising in data, artificial intelligence and digital experiences, presented the latest technological trends on how brands can use customer data correctly, activate it intelligently, and manage consent and preferences transparently and securely. To address this critical issue, Jakala launched a new event format, […]

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64 h. ago Smackover Lithium Submits Royalty Application to Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission for South West Arkansas Project

LEWISVILLE, Ark., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, announced that SWA Lithium LLC has submitted an application to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (“AOGC”) to establish a fair and equitable lithium royalty for the Reynolds […]

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7 d. ago Bitcoin Miners See Gloomy Quarter Even With Trump on Their Side

Last year on the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to be a champion of the Bitcoin mining industry in the US. Yet as American crypto miners begin to release their first quarterly earnings reports since Trump returned to the White House, it’s clear the group is struggling.

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8 d. ago Ukraine, U.S. sign critical minerals deal after Trump presses for payback for military aid

The deal is expected to give the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals while providing Kyiv a measure of assurance about continued American support against Russia

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9 d. ago Miner Applies to Exploit Deep Sea Under Controversial Trump Executive Order

The Metals Company submitted an application to mine critical minerals in the Pacific seabed in defiance of international regulators.

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9 d. ago Toronto's High Park cherry blossoms are about to reach full bloom for 2025

The annual return of Toronto's vibrant sakura cherry blossoms has officially begun, with the first delicate white petals opening in High Park as of April 28, right on schedule.According to Toronto's go-to expert for cherry blossom updates, Steven Joniak — better known as Sakura Steve — this year's full bloom is expected to begin on May 1, followed by peak bloom (when 90 to 100 per cent of blossoms are open) from May 2 through May 9 in High Park.For over a decade, Sakura Steve has kept cherry blossom fans informed with updates on his site, Sakura in High Park. Since 2012, he's been Toronto's most trusted sakura tracker, even receiving special recognition from Matsunaga Takeshi, the Consul-General of Japan, for his dedication.As always, the weather will play a decisive role in just how long that peak will last, with the upcoming rain and thunderstorms potentially shortening that window. Visitors heading to the park right now will spot only a f...

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1 week ago Integral Metals Strengthens Advisory Board with Appointment of Former White House Advisor Evan “Thor” Torrens

Former Trump White House Advisor Joins Integral to Advance Critical Mineral Discovery CALGARY, Alberta, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan “Thor” Torrens, Emmy Award-winning media expert, investor, and former Special Assistant to […]

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1 week ago Canada’s TMC could gain as Trump signs order to ramp up deep

Mining advocates have warned that without action, the U.S. and allies risk forfeiting seabed mineral extraction to China

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2 w. ago Toronto's foremost cherry blossom expert is getting honoured by Japan

Toronto's most iconic cherry blossom expert is getting his well-deserved flowers as he receives a special honour from Matsunaga Takeshi, Consul-General of Japan.It's almost impossible to discuss Toronto's breathtaking High Park cherry blossoms without the city's resident sakura expert, who fittingly goes by the name Sakura Steve online, entering the discourse.Steven Joniak, the man behind Sakura in High Park, has been Toronto's (and blogTO's) source for cherry blossom updates ever since he launched his website in 2012, supplementing his journey with extensive research on the trees.To date, Steve is the foremost authority for Toronto residents keen to catch the peak bloom every year, providing weekly updates and, at times, braving less-than-ideal conditions from March to May as the trees progress.While Steve has certainly earned his fair share of recognition over the years, he's now about to receive an official honour for all of his contributions...

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2 w. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Unanimous Vote of Approval to Establish the Phase I Brine Production Unit from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is pleased to announce that the brine production unit, now formally named the Reynolds Unit, for Phase I of its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been unanimously […]

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2 w. ago Canada Election 2025: Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay

Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay is a federal riding located in British Columbia.

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2 w. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive […]

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2 w. ago Toronto shopping plaza to be completely demolished for 5 futuristic towers

A Toronto shopping plaza built not even ten years ago is already on the chopping block and could soon be torn down for a massive five-tower development.What was once a surface parking lot serving the TTC's Wilson Station was redeveloped into a series of retail buildings back in 2017, acting as an extension of the large big-box retail centre that exists to the south and west.The former lot at 75 Billy Bishop Way was developed by Build Toronto and opened as the "Shops at Wilson Station" following a brief construction period. However, just steps from a subway station and in close proximity to Highway 401, the retail development's days were always numbered.With Downsview Airport now closed and former height caps developments constructed on surrounding blocks eliminated, the site immediately south of the former airport's runway has been unlocked for much higher densities than what exist today.A recent application tabled with the City of Toronto outlines pl...

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2 w. ago What should Canada do with the critical minerals Donald Trump wants?

U.S. trying to 'soften us up' for deal on important resources, says University of Calgary expert

Events

2 w. ago Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

A trade war and U.S. demand for critical minerals have put Canada’s rich deposits in the spotlight, prompting promises to fast-track resource projects.

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3 w. ago The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices. “Based on the number of phone calls we’re receiving, the effects have been immediate,” said Matt […]

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3 w. ago Critical Mineral Stocks Rally on Signs Trump Supports Sector

US critical minerals stocks have soared this week, getting a boost from signs that the Trump administration will favor a sector that’s become a flashpoint in the trade standoff between the US and China.

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