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Krugman Critiques Trump's Venezuela Oil Claims
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman dismantles Donald Trump's assertions about capturing wealth from Venezuela's oil, citing major economic and logistical barriers. Read the full analysis.
GOP Splits with Trump on Venezuela's Democratic Future
Republicans urge democracy in Venezuela as Trump prioritizes oil imports. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's fate hangs in the balance. Read the latest on the political rift.
Canadian Miner Wins Chile Lithium Project Approval
Vancouver's Wealth Minerals Ltd. secures approval for a lithium project in Chile as prices rebound. The move aligns with Chile's goal to double lithium output, tapping the world's largest reserves.
Venezuela's Oil Potential Locked by Sanctions, Investment Gap
Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves but production is a fraction of its peak. Sanctions and crumbling infrastructure mean its impact on tight global crude markets remains minimal. Discover the barriers to unlocking its potential.
Drilling Starts at Nobel's Cuprita Copper Project in Chile
Nobel Resources Corp. has commenced its inaugural diamond drill program at the high-potential Cuprita copper project in Chile's prolific mining region, marking a significant 2026 milestone.
U.S. Venezuela Move: Impact on Canada's Oil Industry
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revive its oil industry could challenge Canadian energy investments. Explore the global reserve shift and market implications.
U.S. Venezuela Oil Shift Poses Risk to Canada's Industry
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revitalize its oil industry could sideline Canadian firms. Explore the implications for Canada's energy sector.
Venezuela Oil Shift Makes Canadian Pipelines a Necessity
U.S. President Donald Trump's takeover of Venezuela's oil sector underscores the critical need for Canada to build new pipelines to access global markets, boosting national revenues.
Trump Signals Access to Venezuela Oil, Boosting U.S. Companies
U.S. oil companies see gains after former President Trump signals potential access to Venezuela's vast reserves, reshaping global energy dynamics. Explore the implications for markets and geopolitics.
Trump's Venezuela Raid Kills 80, Vows to 'Run' the Country
President Trump's military operation to abduct Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, resulting in 80 deaths, has plunged the nation into crisis. Experts warn of chaotic, illegal U.S. occupation with dire consequences for 28 million Venezuelans. Read the analy
Vance Defends Trump's Venezuela Actions on Drugs, Oil
Vice President JD Vance offers a pointed defense of U.S. military action in Venezuela, citing narcoterrorism and reclaimed oil assets as key justifications. Read the full analysis.
Venezuelan Oil Revival Poses Major Risk to Canada
Adam Pankratz argues Canada must urgently build coastal pipelines to compete as Trump revives Venezuela's massive heavy crude reserves, threatening Alberta's oil sands market.
U.S. Captures Venezuela's Maduro, Plans Occupation
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a raid. President Trump pledges open-ended control, citing oil reserves. Regional backlash grows. Read the latest.
U.S. Captures Venezuela's Leader, Takes Control of Oil
In a dramatic move, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and seized control of the country's oil reserves. Canada's foreign minister has responded to the escalating crisis.
Corn Slumps Most in a Month on China Reserve Talk
Corn futures in Chicago posted their steepest intraday drop in over a month, pressured by speculation China may release domestic grain reserves. Get the full analysis on the market implications.
Lithium-ion battery sparks fire in downtown Toronto
A lithium-ion battery ignited a fire in Toronto's Church and Wellesley neighbourhood. Toronto Fire Services responded to the incident, highlighting growing safety concerns over these common power sources.
Fire Marshal's Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Warning
John McBeth of Ontario's Fire Marshal Office outlines critical fire risks linked to everyday lithium-ion batteries and offers essential safety tips for Canadian consumers.
Altius Minerals to buy Lithium Royalty Corp. for $520M
Altius Minerals Corp. strikes a major $520 million stock-and-cash deal to acquire Lithium Royalty Corp., signaling a strategic expansion into the lithium sector. Read the full details.
Cell phone battery sparks North York apartment fire, 2 hurt
A two-alarm fire in a North York apartment building, ignited by a cell phone battery, sent two people to hospital and displaced residents. The fire chief details the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
Canada's Plan for 400,000 Reservists Faces Questions
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
Trump Orders Naval Blockade on Venezuela Oil Tankers
President Trump announces a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers bound for Venezuela, escalating military pressure to cripple the Maduro regime's economy. Read the latest on this major foreign policy move.
Ontario fire prompts lithium-ion battery safety advisory
Norfolk County officials issue a safety advisory after a structure fire in Walsh, Ont., reveals a 'tremendous amount' of lithium-ion batteries. Learn about the risks and safety tips.
Glencore Seeks Equal Share in Chile Copper Mine Deal
Glencore's CEO insists the company won't be a 'junior partner' if its Collahuasi mine merges with Anglo American's new Teck asset in Chile. Discover the high-stakes copper deal.
Q2 Metals Intercepts 457m of High-Grade Lithium in Quebec
Q2 Metals Corp. reports a significant lithium discovery at its Cisco Project in Quebec, intercepting 457.4 metres of 1.65% Li₂O. The find boosts the project ahead of a 2026 resource estimate.
Astronomers push to protect Chile's night sky from project
Renowned astronomers are mobilizing against an industrial project threatening Chile's Atacama Desert, a global hub for astronomy. Learn about the fight to preserve one of Earth's clearest skies.
Q2 Metals Reports High-Grade Lithium Drilling Results in Quebec
Q2 Metals Corp. announces significant lithium assay results from its Cisco Project in Quebec's James Bay, with wide, high-grade intercepts advancing towards a 2026 resource estimate. Read the latest on Canada's lithium exploration boom.
Brunswick Exploration Finds High-Grade Lithium in Quebec
Brunswick Exploration Inc. announces significant lithium and cesium results from its inaugural drill program at the Anatacau Main Project in Quebec's James Bay region, marking it as a high-priority target.
Battery fire evacuates Cambridge shelter
A lithium-ion battery fire prompted emergency evacuation at The Bridges shelter in Cambridge. Learn about the incident and fire safety tips for battery-powered devices.
Peru declares emergency over migrant surge from Chile
Peru announces state of emergency as thousands of migrants cross from Chile, triggering social backlash and border tensions. Latest developments from South American migration crisis.
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