Brazilian police have arrested five people, including a former adviser to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, over an alleged plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022, authorities said. The coup plot was conceived in late 2022, before Lula took office, according to Federal Police. In addition to killing the then-president-elect, the plot also…
Jimmy Lai, the pugnacious Hong Kong media tycoon whose now shuttered tabloid Apple Daily was a regular thorn in Beijing’s side, is expected to testify on Wednesday at his own national security trial in a high stakes court battle that could see him spend the rest of his life behind bars. The 77-year-old, known for…
Nations Royalty (TSXV:NRC,OTCQB:NRYCF), the first mining royalty company with majority Indigenous ownership, is attracting attention since listing on the TSX Venture Exchange this past June. With 77 percent ownership by the Nisga’a Nation, the firm is also backed by Canadian businessman Frank Giustra. As explained on Nations Royalty’s website, the idea is to use mining…
Boss Energy Limited (ASX: BOE; OTCQX: BQSSF) is pleased to announce the conclusion of a successful infill drilling program at the Gould’s Dam and Jason’s satellite deposits within its Honeymoon Uranium project in South Australia. Highlights Infill drilling campaign completed at the Gould’s Dam and Jason’s satellite deposits within Honeymoon The results will underpin an…
The top countries for gold production are poised to benefit from the current gold bull market, as are the gold mining operations in those countries. After climbing throughout the year, the price of gold hit a high of US$2,782 per ounce on October 30, up more than US$700 since the start of 2024. While it…
American Pacific Mining (CSE:USGD,OTCQX:USGDF) has entered into an agreement to fully acquire the Palmer volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) project, located in Southeast Alaska, US. The deal, which is between American Pacific, its subsidiary Constantine North and Dowa Metals & Mining Alaska, involves the transfer of Dowa’s stake in Constantine Mining, the entity that is overseeing…
Taking a position in a life science exchange-traded fund (ETF) provides exposure to a basket of stocks focused on the healthcare sector, while mitigating the risks of holding shares in a single company. While ETFs provide diversification by their nature, fund managers often narrow down their offerings to follow a specific aspect of the market —…
Tesla shares surged nearly 7% in premarket trading Monday following a Bloomberg report indicating that the incoming Trump administration plans to prioritize federal regulations for self-driving vehicles. This potential policy shift would mark a significant step in creating a national framework for autonomous driving technologies, benefiting companies like Tesla that are at the forefront of…
Trump Media, the parent company of the Truth Social app, is in “advanced talks” to acquire cryptocurrency trading firm Bakkt, according to a report by the Financial Times. The news has caused both companies’ stock prices to skyrocket. Trump Media’s shares surged by more than 16%, reflecting growing investor interest in its potential cryptocurrency ventures….
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) saw a sharp rally this week following its announcement of a compliance plan submitted to the SEC to prevent delisting from the Nasdaq. Shares surged 16% during regular trading on Monday and an additional 25% in after-hours trading after the filing. This positive momentum reflects renewed investor confidence in the company’s…
