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This article explores the ripple effects of Congo’s extended cobalt export ban and why it could reshape global supply chains for years to come. With demand accelerating and policy-driven volatility rising, Western governments and companies are now racing to secure ethical, domestic cobalt sources. Featuring expert insights from CMOC and Open Mineral, and a spotlight on U.S. and Canadian production efforts, we reveal how this critical mineral is becoming a new geopolitical fault line in the battery-powered future.

As AI and data centers compete for cheap power, aluminum and copper smelters in North America and Europe face soaring costs and uncertain futures. Industry leaders warn that smelter closures will tighten metal supply chains and increase dependence on foreign producers, undermining the West’s green transition and industrial security. Without urgent policy shifts and massive renewable buildouts, the clash between digital growth and critical materials production could reshape global trade and threaten thousands of industrial jobs.

When veteran investor Mark Yusko told me Bitcoin isn’t a trade—it’s an allocation—I paid attention. In this post, I break down our conversation on why Bitcoin may be the most mispriced asset in global markets today.

Jim Bianco breaks down why the AI revolution isn’t just about job losses, but about unlocking new productivity and unleashing a wave of decentralized innovation. From the future of self-driving cars to inflation’s role in AI’s economic impact, this episode dives deep into the trends investors and technologists need to watch now.

Nomi Prins unpacks the dangerous new alliance forming between the public and private sectors—one that could redefine markets, control capital, and permanently distort price signals. This conversation dives deep into the post-pandemic economy, asset bubbles, de-dollarization, and the elite's monetary endgame.

Despite fears of job losses, AI may unlock a wave of reinvention—creating new industries, evolving careers, and offering investors a rare source of long-term optimism in a high-rate world.

Macro strategist Jim Bianco warns that the era of easy money is over, and most investors haven’t caught on. In this timely episode, he explains why inflation may remain elevated, why bond yields could surge, and why the Fed pivot fantasy is setting portfolios up for a brutal reckoning.

Was Bitcoin really created by a mysterious genius… or by a shadowy intelligence agency? In this gripping deep-dive, Mark Yusko unpacks a theory that challenges everything we think we know about the world’s most valuable digital asset—and why it may already be too powerful to stop.

This article highlights leading Canadian clean tech startups and their groundbreaking innovations in areas like carbon solutions, energy storage, and sustainable materials. It examines the supportive ecosystem and challenges, showcasing Canada's vital role and future potential in the global energy transition.

Canada is on the cusp of a significant financial transparency evolution in 2025, driven by both the personal 'Loud Budgeting' trend and major regulatory reforms. This article explores these converging forces, their implications for individuals and businesses, and the future of financial openness in the nation.

This guide offers a strategic analysis of leading copper exploration companies, examining their diverse approaches, technological innovations, and market positioning. Discover key players, project developments, and the financial drivers shaping the future of copper supply.

This article provides Canadian homeowners with actionable strategies to navigate the 2025 interest rate cuts. Understand how these changes impact your mortgage, whether fixed or variable, and make informed decisions for renewals, new purchases, or refinancing in an evolving economic climate.