Firefighting pilot killed in helicopter crash as South Korea battles ‘unprecedented’ wildfires

South Korea grounded firefighting helicopters following a fatal crash on Wednesday as authorities struggle to contain “unprecedented” wildfires that have ravaged the country’s southeast, killing at least 19 people and destroying a centuries-old Buddhist temple. The helicopter crashed while working to contain a fast-spreading fire in Uiseong County, located more than 125 miles (200 kilometers)…

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Canada needs to look after itself, leader says, as US intelligence allies closely watch war plans leak fallout

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada must “look out for (itself)” as the fallout over top US officials sharing military operation details inside a popular messaging app reverberates among key intelligence allies and partners. “It’s a serious, serious issue and all lessons must be taken from any of those, including in this circumstance,” Carney…

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Electra Secures Federal Support for North America’s Only Cobalt Sulfate Refinery

Electra Battery Materials (TSXV:ELBM,NASDAQ:ELBM) announced on March 21 that it has received a letter of intent from the Canadian government for C$20 million in proposed funding. The money would support the construction and commissioning of North America’s first battery-grade cobalt refinery, a critical step toward strengthening the region’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The refinery,…

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Gold Price Rally Sparks Renewed Interest in Mining Stocks

Gold’s surge to record highs is beginning to reinvigorate investor confidence in companies focused on the yellow metal, reversing months of outflows and fueling fresh optimism in the sector. With the gold price breaching US$3,000 per ounce and climbing over 15 percent in 2025, investors are reassessing the profitability of gold-mining companies as the metal’s…

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High-Grade Discoveries Enhance Scale of Pelé Project

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE) (OTCQX: BRELY / OTCQX: BRETF) is pleased to report the results of exploration drilling at the Pelé Target 1 Project, located in Bahia, Brazil. New discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Sc-Ta-U mineralisation High-grade diamond drill results at Pelé Target 1 returned assays of up to 13.5% TREO: NdPr: 23,217 ppm |…

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