9 h. 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

Events

9 h. ago WARMINGTON: Despite ‘elbows up’ threat, Trump says Carney keen on striking deal

U.S. president called PM-elect 'gentleman' after repeated Canada's 'governor' jabs at predecessor Trudeau

Transport

11 h. ago Trump company strikes Qatari golf resort deal in sign it’s not holding back

The Trump family company struck a deal Wednesday to build a luxury golf resort in Qatar in a sign it has no plans to hold back from foreign dealmaking during a second Trump administration, despite the danger of a president shaping U.S. public policy for personal financial gain. The project, which features Trump-branded beachside villas […]

Economics

11 h. ago Ukraine, U.S. sign economic deal sought by Trump as payback for war support

Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine’s rare earth materials as a condition for continued U.S. support in the war.

Other

11 h. ago US and Ukraine Sign Agreement on Access to Natural Resources

The US and Ukraine reached a deal over access to Ukraine’s natural resources Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the accord, a move that Kyiv sought to solidify President Donald Trump’s backing in ceasefire talks with Russia.

Other

18 h. ago Ukraine and US Working on Last Details of Critical Minerals Deal

Negotiators from Ukraine are in Washington ironing out the final details of an agreement to develop the country’s natural resources that they hope will strengthen their economic partnership with the US, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Events

21 h. ago Ecora Resources PLC to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference May 8th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com LONDON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ecora Resources (OTCQX: ECRAF), based in London, focused on critical minerals royalties and streams, today announced that Geoff Callow, Head of Investor Relations, will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual […]

Culture

22 h. ago Ukraine Ready to Sign US Resources Deal as Early as Wednesday

Ukraine is ready to sign a natural resources deal with the US, a person familiar with the matter said, in a move that could bolster Washington’s support for Kyiv by strengthening their economic partnership.

Other

38 h. 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.

Other

45 h. ago World First: TMC USA Submits Application for Commercial Recovery of Deep

Following last week’s Executive Order, ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, TMC USA has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one commercial recovery permit under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA) The commercial recovery permit application advances TMC’s timeline ahead of its original […]

Other

3 d. 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 […]

Other

3 d. ago Lorne Gunter: After 10 years of Liberal failure, it's time for a Conservative approach

You should have heard a loud ‘pop’ on Thursday — the sound of Liberal Mark Carney’s I’m-the-best-leader-to-deal-with-Trump bubble bursting. On March 28, Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump held what Carney and his aides called a “positive” phone call. Afterwards, Carney insisted “the president respected Canada’s sovereignty … both in his private and public comments.” […]

Events

5 d. 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

Other

5 d. ago Ukraine says another Russian drone attack kills 3 after Trump rebuked Putin

Trump's frustration is growing as his effort to forge a deal between Ukraine and Russia has failed to achieve a breakthrough

Events

6 d. ago What are critical minerals and why does everybody want Canada's?

The federal government lists 34 minerals and metals as critical, calling them "the foundation upon which modern technology is built"

Events

7 d. ago Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with U.S.

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview released Wednesday that Iran must give up all nuclear enrichment if it wants to make a deal during talks with the Trump administration and head off the threat of an armed conflict. Iran insists its nuclear program is for civilian energy use and says […]

Science

7 d. ago Trump says automobile tariffs on Canada could increase but suggests deal is in the works

'Because, again, we don’t really want Canada to make cars for us. To put it bluntly, we want to make our own cars,' Trump said Wednesday

Economics

7 d. ago Trump says automobile tariffs on Canada could increase but adds deal is in the works

'Because, again, we don’t really want Canada to make cars for us. To put it bluntly, we want to make our own cars,' Trump said Wednesday

Economics

7 d. ago Australia’s Labor Vows Critical Minerals Reserve on Election Win

Australia’s Labor party will create a critical mineral reserve if the incumbent government wins the upcoming election, seeking to secure supplies of the crucial materials as global trade headwinds grow.

Politics

8 d. ago Chinese takeover of Vancouver gold miner unlikely to be blocked by government, analyst says

In recent years, the government blocked deals involving Chinese companies and Canadian miners developing critical minerals

Politics