More than three decades after diamonds transformed Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT) into a global mining powerhouse, the industry that once defined the region’s modern economy is facing a painful reckoning. While governments and investors have spent the past several years focused on critical minerals and battery metals, the NWT’s diamond mines are grappling with falling […]
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Keith Weiner, founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, shares his outlook for gold and silver in 2026, saying that while he expects higher prices there will be volatility. He also outlines his thoughts on the role of precious metals in the monetary system. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any […]
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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) and Glencore (LSE:GLEN,OTCPL:GLCNF) said they will no longer be pursuing a merger, with Rio Tinto noting that the combination of the businesses would not deliver value to its shareholders. Glencore responded to Rio Tinto by saying that under the terms of the proposal, the Rio Tinto executive group would retain both the […]
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We also break down next week’s catalysts to watch to help you prepare for the week ahead. In this article: This week’s tech sector performance The Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) ended in the green on Monday (February 9) despite a weaker open. A rally in tech companies drove US stocks higher ahead of an economic data […]
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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (February 13) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news. Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$68,987.01, up 5.2 percent over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin price performance, February 13, 2026. […]
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Gold and silver were having a fairly quiet week until Thursday (February 12), when both precious metals experienced steep drops early in the day. The gold price, which had been steady above US$5,000 per ounce, and even briefly breached US$5,100, tumbled by over US$100, bottoming out around US$4,900. Meanwhile, silver sank from above US$80 per […]
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The head of the Justice Department’s antitrust unit said Thursday she is leaving the role, effective immediately, at a critical moment for corporate mergers in America. Gail Slater, the assistant attorney general in charge of the Antitrust Division, wrote on X: ‘It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as […]
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The crypto market has dropped by 0.84%, now valued at $2.29 trillion, mainly due to institutional selling. Ethereum faces ongoing corrections after failing to surpass crucial resistance at $2,150. XRP continues its downward slide, encountering resistance at its lower trendline. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have all experienced significant declines, with BTC down by over 5%, […]
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The Supreme Court has revealed February 20 as the next date on which it could rule on the legality of the Trump tariffs. This comes as crypto traders continue to bet against the court ruling in favor of these tariffs, which have so far had a significant impact on the crypto market. Supreme Court Could […]
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Coinbase’s stock has rebounded today, posting one of the largest gains among crypto stocks despite the crypto exchange missing its projected Q4 earnings. The COIN stock rally also comes as experts predict further upside for the stock, with a potential rally of up to 212% on the cards. COIN Stock Rallies Over 17% As Berstein […]
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