Fraser Institute says fracking bans costing billions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Mar 11, 2025
Oil prices fall as OPEC+ sticks to voluntary production hike timeline
Mar 06, 2025
Canada extends mineral exploration tax credit to support early-stage development
Mar 05, 2025
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Fraser Institute says fracking bans costing billions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Canada’s Fraser Institute says bans on hydraulic fracturing have led to billions of dollars’ worth of shale gas potential in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick going undeveloped. In a new report, the independent public policy think tank says the shale gas reserves have a potential long-term market value of between C$47b and C$190b. Kenneth […]
Oil prices fall as OPEC+ sticks to voluntary production hike timeline
The eight OPEC+ countries that previously announced additional voluntary production adjustments in April and November 2023 have agreed to move ahead with planned output hikes, starting in April. The decision came as a surprise to some commentators, with market consensus suggesting the group would postpone the restart as they had done three times since the […]
Canada extends mineral exploration tax credit to support early-stage development
Canada’s minister for Natural Resources has confirmed that the government is extending its 15% mineral exploration tax credit by two years. Speaking at the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto, Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the tax credit tax credit is expected to create approximately $780 million in flow-through share investment […]
Anglo American sells nickel assets to MMG as part of strategic refocus
Anglo American has sold its nickel arm for US$500m to a Singapore-based subsidiary of MMG as part of a plan to tighten its business. The company’s nickel business comprises two ferronickel operations in Brazil – Barro Alto and Codemin – and two large greenfield growth projects, Jacaré and Morro Sem Boné. The Barro Alto mine, […]
TNR Gold Corp welcomes McEwen Mining’s submission of Loz Azules copper project for Argentinian investment incentives
North American producer McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) has put forward its US$2.7 billion Los Azules copper project for admission to Argentina’s large investment incentive regime (RIGI), through its subsidiary companies McEwen Copper and Andes Corporación Minera SA. Approximately US$227 million has been committed under the RIGI to complete the project’s feasibility study, conduct additional exploration […]
Patriot Battery Metals identifies significant caesium zones at Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project
Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET) has used a review of historical drill core assays to identify multiple areas of considerable caesium enrichment at its Shaakichiuwaanaan project in the James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Due to its increasing role in cancer treatment, atomic clocks, drilling fluids and other applications, TechNavio is forecasting 2.7% compound annual […]
Anglo American sells nickel assets to MMG as part of strategic refocus
Anglo American has sold its nickel arm for US$500m to a Singapore-based subsidiary of MMG as part of a plan to tighten its business. The company’s nickel business comprises two ferronickel operations in Brazil – Barro Alto and Codemin – and two large greenfield growth projects, Jacaré and Morro Sem Boné. The Barro Alto mine, […]
Barrick Gold’s North American operations help lift Q4 performance
Barrick Gold’s (NYSE: GOLD) North American operations have helped deliver a strong performance in Q4. The North America, Africa and Middle East operations each met their production guidance for the year, while Barrick also advanced the Fourmile project in Nevada. Year-on-year operating cash flow increased by 20% to US$4.49 billion and, driven by stronger earnings, […]
Valeo Pharma reports revenue jump to $13.5m for three months to end January
Canadian pharmaceutical company Valeo Pharma Inc (TSX: VPH) has reported a 3% increase in revenues for the three months to end January. The increase equates to $13.5 million and compares to $13.1 million from the previous corresponding quarter. The growth has been attributed to an uplift in sales generated from promotional activities for anaphylaxis preventer […]
Biocure Technology to acquire Atriva Therapeutics in reverse takeover
Canadian biopharmaceutical firm Biocure Technology Inc (CSE: CURE) has secured a deal to acquire German company Atriva Therapeutics GmbH by way of a reverse takeover. Shareholders of Atriva will receive no less than 75% of the securities of the resulting issuer, with the current shareholders of Biocure Technology holding the remainder. Under the terms of the […]
StageZero Life Sciences launches updated care oncology protocol for enhanced cancer treatment
Cancer research company StageZero Life Sciences (OTC: SZLSF) has launched an update to its proprietary care oncology (COC) protocol which uses advanced biomarker testing and an interactive digital health platform to make an enhanced connection between a patient’s metabolic health and cancer outcomes. Research has shown metabolically-targeted drugs have promise as an adjunctive therapy to […]
Alfa Instruments chooses Bausch + Lomb as exclusive global distributor for its surgical intraocular dyes
Leading global eye health company Bausch + Lomb (NYSE: BLCO) has entered into an agreement with Alfa Instruments where the Canadian company will distribute and commercialise Alfa Instruments’ line of surgical intraocular dyes in all countries except Italy. The exclusive distribution agreement struck between the two parties will see Bausch + Lomb’s surgical portfolio bolstered […]
P2P Group’s Inturai AI tracking system demonstrates same location accuracy as expensive bluetooth trackers
Testing of the Inturai artificial intelligence-driven Wi-Fi signal tracking system developed by P2P Group (CSE: PPB) has demonstrated the same sub-meter location accuracy as expensive Internet of Things (IoT) beacons minus the need for specialised tracking hardware. The breakthrough discovery could potentially remove capital expenditure for the deployment of beacons, locators and gateways, which are […]
P2P Group AI platform secures second commercial partner targeting mass ISP deployments
P2P Group (CSE: PPB) has secured a North American technology company as its second commercial partner targeting mass ISP (internet service provider) deployments. The undisclosed partner purchased P2P’s software with a view to creating a first-ever ‘monetise the router’ opportunity with its ISP customers. It will allow ISPs to add services outside of internet and […]
P2P Group secures first revenue from breakthrough hardware free AI aged care monitoring technology
Canadian consumer goods company P2P Group (CSE: PPB) (FSE: 3QG) has achieved the first revenue from the sale of multiple annual subscriptions to its cutting-edge InturAI aged care monitoring solution. The initial order was placed by an Australia-based aged care technology provider, with the potential for over 42,000 subscriptions at target rollout prices of between […]
P2P Group appoints new CEO to spearhead expansion into healthcare and technology markets
Canadian consumer goods company P2P Group (CSE: PPB / FSE: 3QG) has appointed Yojee founder Ed Clarke to the role of chief executive officer, effective immediately. He replaces current P2P chief executive officer Simon Cheng, who will remain a director of the company. Mr. Clarke has considerable experience in hyper-growth technology platforms gained through his […]
Oil prices fall as OPEC+ sticks to voluntary production hike timeline
The eight OPEC+ countries that previously announced additional voluntary production adjustments in April and November 2023 have agreed to move ahead with planned output hikes, starting in April. The decision came as a surprise to some commentators, with market consensus suggesting the group would postpone the restart as they had done three times since the […]
Cameco partners with Brookfield in acquisition of Westinghouse Electric
Canadian uranium giant Cameco Corporation (NYSE: CCJ) and clean energy investor Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP, BEPC) have announced they will join forces on the acquisition of global nuclear services business Westinghouse Electric Company. The acquisition gives Westinghouse a total enterprise value of almost $8 billion. Under the arrangement, Cameco’s expertise in the nuclear industry […]
Imperial Oil secures hydrogen from Air Products for renewable diesel refinery
Under a recently announced deal, Pennsylvania-based Air Products (NYSE: APD) will supply low-carbon hydrogen to Canada’s second-largest integrated oil company Imperial Oil’s (TSX: IMO) renewable diesel plant, near Edmonton in Alberta. The low-carbon hydrogen will be supplied from Air Products’ planned hydrogen Edmonton facility by pipeline to Imperial’s Strathcona refinery, where it will be used […]
First Hydrogen announces green hydrogen production plans for North America
First Hydrogen (TSX-V: FHYD) is setting its sights on green hydrogen production within the North American market – revealing expansion plans for Canada and the US. The company recently commenced the development of four key green hydrogen production sites in the UK, with North America its next target market. First Hydrogen Energy, the energy division […]
Cizzle Brands reports $5.64m in net sales for first half of FY25
Cizzle Brands Corporation (CBOE: CZZL) has reported over $5.64 million in net sales for the six months to the end of January, with a gross profit margin of 60.03% and a gross profit of more than $3.38m. The earnings, which capped off the first half of Cizzle Brands’ inaugural fiscal year as a public company, […]
Cizzle Brands strengthens market presence as CWENCH Hydration hits more retail shelves
Leading Canadian sports nutrition company Cizzle Brands Corporation (CBOE: CZZL, OTCQB: CZZLF, Frankfurt: 8YF) has expanded its business growth strategy with the release of its four ready-to-drink (RTD) flavours of CWENCH Hydration through multiple new outlets. The flavours are now available through major regional grocery chains Calgary Co-op and Freson Bros in the Canadian province […]
Cizzle Brands to sell CWENCH Hydration in Fortinos supermarkets
Cizzle Brands Corporation (CBOE: CZZL) has signed a deal to sell its range of CWENCH Hydration sports drinks in stores owned by Canadian grocery chain Fortinos. The deal will see CWENCH Hydration flavours carried in 24 Fortinos supermarkets throughout the Greater Toronto and Greater Hamilton areas of Ontario, with the ready-to-drink (RTD) format available from April. Fortinos […]
Cizzle Brands signs new distribution deals and secures volleyball sponsor rights for CWENCH Hydration
Cizzle Brands (CBOE: CZZL) has signed a deal to sell its flagship beverage brand, CWENCH Hydration, at select Canadian gas stations owned and operated by MacEwen Petroleum. The company will distribute Blue Raspberry and Rainbow Swirl ready-to-drink flavours to 54 outlets in Ontario and Quebec including Esso, Shell, MacEwen and Quickie. The chain placement marks […]
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