Opinions.

Trump says all trade negotiations with Canada are terminated

Trump has announced the termination of all trade negotiations with Canada. The breakdown of tariff talks comes at a critical time for the industry, with negotiations having reached a pivotal stage.

China Escalates Trade Tensions with Rare Mineral Export Ban

China has banned exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and other critical minerals to the United States, escalating trade tensions and creating supply chain disruption. This presents significant opportunities for Canada to develop its critical mineral resources and become an alternative supplier to global markets.

Crowsnest Pass Residents Vote Overwhelmingly in Favor of Grassy Mountain Coal Mine

Residents of Crowsnest Pass voted 72% in favor of the Grassy Mountain metallurgical coal mine project in a non-binding referendum with 53.6% turnout. The Australia-based Northback project remains under regulatory review while facing legal challenges from environmental groups concerned about water quality impacts.

Alberta’s Nuclear Future

Energy Alberta has unveiled a proposal to build a large-scale nuclear power plant in Alberta's Peace Region featuring two Candu reactors with potential expansion to five units, generating up to 4,800 megawatts. The $35 billion project would be privately funded and could power nearly one-third of Alberta's homes while supporting the province's clean energy transition.

Don't call it a comeback

Sparwood, BC is undergoing a major transformation with Elk Valley Resources building a new 550-person central office and the community shifting from transient workforce housing to family-oriented developments. The town is positioning itself to become a hub for mining innovation and ancillary services by 2030.

Opinion: Canada's Railway Strike Exposes the Perils of Privatized Infrastructure for West Coast Resources

An opinion piece examines how Canada's recent railway strike exposed critical vulnerabilities in the country's privatized rail infrastructure, which is essential for transporting West Coast resources including minerals, oil, and gas. The article argues that railways built with public investment but now privately controlled create single-point-of-failure risks for Canada's resource economy.