Cleantech Market Update: Q3 2025 in Review

The cleantech sector experienced a dynamic third quarter, with predictions of volatility coming to fruition. While global investment in renewable energy is strong, notable pullbacks in US spending and regulatory challenges under the Trump administration have clouded the near-term cleantech outlook. Electric vehicle (EV) sales showed mixed trends, with a rush observed ahead of the […]Read More

Australia, US Pen Rare Earth Metals Deal in Albanese-Trump Meeting

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump signed a rare earths deal during their meeting at the White House on Monday (October 20). The meeting was set to focus on critical minerals and rare earths, with Albanese telling Bloomberg on Sunday (October 19) that it would also be an opportunity to “consolidate […]Read More

Torchlight Innovations (Doing Business as RZOLV Technologies) Announces Preliminary Positive

Torchlight Innovations Inc. (TSXV: TLX.P) (‘Torchlight’ or ‘the Company’), doing business as RZOLV Technologies, is pleased to announce positive preliminary results from its metallurgical testing program focused on rare earth and critical mineral leaching using its proprietary RZOLV reagent system. Modern economies are increasingly dependent on a broad suite of critical minerals and rare earth […]Read More

Trump breaks ground on massive White House ballroom project with

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that construction has begun on a new, privately funded White House Ballroom – a long-envisioned addition designed to host state visits and large gatherings – as part of a modernization of the East Wing. ‘I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds […]Read More

‘It’s a joke’: White House dismisses ‘No Kings’ protests, while

While President Donald Trump and his administration brushed off the ‘No Kings’ nationwide protests rebuking the president over the weekend, Democrats lauded the protesters for standing up for democracy.  The protest marked at least the second time ‘No Kings’ rallies have been organized across the country in major cities, including Washington, New York City and […]Read More

Rich Checkan: Gold Nowhere Near Top, Use Price Dips to

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) recently recommended that investors consider a 60-20-20 portfolio where 20 percent is allocated to gold. Rich Checkan, president and COO of Asset Strategies International, crunches the numbers, explaining what that type of shift could mean for the yellow metal. He also shares his thoughts on gold and silver’s ongoing price run. Securities […]Read More

Copper Price Update: Q3 2025 in Review

Copper prices were volatile during Q3, swinging to record highs of US$5.81 per pound on the COMEX. The movement was fueled by traders importing copper products into the US following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on July 8. However, prices fell in early August as the White House clarified its plans. Since then, copper has […]Read More

Silver Price Update: Q3 2025 in Review

The silver price surged during Q3, climbing to near-record highs before surpassing them at the start of Q4. The white metal was influenced by many of the same factors as gold, including interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve, global economic uncertainty and safe-haven buying from investors. Silver is also facing a supply deficit […]Read More