Canada’s critical-minerals shortcut is old mines

The mantra “Canada has what the world needs” has circulated in different iterations for years, most recently adopted by Prime Minister Carney. But we cannot assume geology alone will result in outcomes. Our Achilles’ heel has never been a lack of resources; it has been our ability to execute with the pace and urgency required. To our credit, Canada has …

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JPMorgan Sees Gold Surging to $6,000 by Year-End

Gold may be treading water for now, but JPMorgan expects the precious metal to regain its momentum and average $6,000 an ounce in the fourth quarter, supported by central-bank demand, geopolitical tensions and concerns about inflation and U.S. fiscal policy. J.P. Morgan Global Research expects gold to rise to an average of $5,300 in the third quarter before reaching $6,000 …

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Why The United States’ Belated Critical Minerals Gambit Won’t Stop China

U.S. President Donald Trump has undertaken the most aggressive federal intervention in the critical minerals and rare earth sectors ever since he returned to the Oval Office, announcing a flurry of deals as Washington desperately tries to counter China’s dominance in minerals that are powering the energy transition and AI boom. The deals included a hodgepodge of equity and debt …

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