Is Pavel Durov a brave crusader for liberty and free-speech, or a compromised individual whose social media platform empowers criminals, paedophiles and even Vladmir Putin? The French authorities certainly think he has questions to answer. Social media bosses are regularly questioned by governments – like the recent grilling of the…
The arrest of the billionaire Telegram founder on French soil was not a political decision, the country’s president has said. Pavel Durov, who created the encrypted messaging app, was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of Paris on Saturday. He has been arrested…
The gold standard hasn’t been used in the US since the 1970s, but when Donald Trump was president from 2017 to 2021 there was some speculation that he could bring it back. Rumors that the gold standard could be reinstated during Trump’s presidency centered largely on positive comments he made…
Galan Lithium Limited (ASX:GLN) (Galan or the Company) is very pleased to announce that it has entered into an offtake prepayment memorandum of understanding with Chengdu Chemphys Chemical Industry Co., Ltd (Chemphys) in relation to the Company’s Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project in Argentina (Agreement). Upon execution of definitive agreements,…
Overview Home to the largest helium purification facility in Canada and one of the most highly concentrated helium resources in the world, the province of Saskatchewan is an emerging jurisdiction for helium exploration and production. With its proximity to the US, one of the world’s largest helium consumers, the province…
CuFe Ltd (ASX: CUF) (CuFe or the Company) is pleased to advise it has entered a binding term sheet for the disposal of: (a) 100% of its rights, title and interest in the Iron Ore Rights; (b) the rights and obligations under all associated contracts, authorisations and permits required to…
Eskay Mining (TSXV:ESK,OTCQX:ESKYF) has wrapped up its summer exploration program, laying the foundation for a drill program in 2025 after opting to postpone drilling activities due to market conditions. “Because of the recent depressed market for mineral exploration companies, we decided to be financially prudent and hold off on undertaking…
CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL, Frankfurt:T2N, OTCQX:CTLHF) (‘the Company‘), an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile, refers to its previous announcement dated 13 August 2024, in respect of its application to dual-list on the Australian Securities Exchange (‘ ASX‘). Following review of its prospectus dated 13 August 2024…
Investor Insight With a large portfolio of greenfield lithium assets and a proven track record of discovery, Beyond Lithium is well-positioned to unlock Ontario’s vast lithium potential creating a compelling investment proposition. Overview Beyond Lithium (CSE:BY,OTCQB:BYDMF) is a mineral exploration company with the largest portfolio of greenfield lithium assets in…
Researchers have begun measuring the impact of legalized sports gambling on American households, and the initial results paint a worrisome picture about how its expansion has affected bettors’ finances. In separate papers released this month, academics have found that households in states where gambling was legalized saw significantly reduced savings, as…