Nigerian Villagers Rattled by U.S. Airstrikes
Residents of a Nigerian village describe fear and confusion after U.S. airstrikes caused their homes to shake and the sky to glow red. AP photos from the scene.
Residents of a Nigerian village describe fear and confusion after U.S. airstrikes caused their homes to shake and the sky to glow red. AP photos from the scene.
The U.S. conducted airstrikes against militant groups in northwest Nigeria. Learn about the targeted factions, the regional security implications, and the international response.
Calgary Fire Department is investigating a garage fire that occurred on Christmas Eve in the city's northwest. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident.
The Kingswood Park skating rink in St. Albert is closed indefinitely after thieves stole critical copper wiring, causing extensive damage and a major community loss.
A Calgary man faces charges after two early-morning break-and-enters in the city's northwest. Police responded to alarms and apprehended a suspect. Learn the details.
A pumphouse at a St. Albert recreation facility sustained significant damage from copper wire theft, with repairs estimated at $100,000. The incident highlights a persistent issue for municipalities.
A Telus cellphone tower near Daysland was deliberately cut down, causing massive damage. RCMP is investigating if it was copper theft or mischief. Read the latest.
Thieves stole approximately $70,000 worth of copper wire from an industrial site northwest of Edmonton. RCMP are investigating the major theft reported on December 23, 2025.
Copper prices smash records, topping US$12,000 a ton. Driven by Trump's tariffs, severe mine outages, and a looming historic deficit, the rally defies a slowing Chinese economy. Discover the forces reshaping this critical metal's market.
Island Passage Exploration reveals significant porphyry copper-gold mineralization at its EL02 project in Papua New Guinea, with channel samples showing high-grade results. First drilling campaign planned for 2026.
Copper prices are approaching a historic $12,000 per ton, driven by tight supply and AI demand. Major banks predict further gains for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Brockville police are investigating after pipes were intentionally cut and copper stolen from a local discount store. Get the latest details on the incident.
A suicide car bomber and militants attacked a military post in northwest Pakistan, killing four soldiers. The assault highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
Police in Guelph are investigating a break-in where thieves made off with at least $30,000 worth of wire. The incident was reported on December 17, 2025. Read the latest details.
Reid I'Anson, an economist at Kpler, shares insights on the 2026 commodities forecast, highlighting key trends in oil, copper, and electricity demand. Watch the full discussion on BNN Bloomberg.
Sudbury artist John Stopciati ends his Applegrove Street gallery run, moving operations to his Copper Cliff home studio. Discover his new online focus and future plans.
Researchers in the Northwest Territories document alarming coastal erosion, threatening travel routes and infrastructure. Communities call for urgent action to address climate change impacts.
Calgary Police Service responded to an incident involving an officer-involved shooting in the Dalhousie area on December 16, 2025, leading to the closure of the Dalhousie LRT station. Details are emerging.
A Quebec court has ordered a convicted thief to pay Bell $24,000 in damages for a 2024 copper wire theft that cut internet for 100 people. Read about the landmark ruling and the growing problem of copper theft.
Cygnus Metals announces a significant new gold-copper discovery at its Chibougamau Project in Quebec, intersecting 28.9m of mineralization. Follow-up drilling starts next week.
A government briefing note reveals B.C.'s logging agency changed its policy, approving the harvest of remnant old-growth forests in the province's northwest. Learn the details and implications.
Explore how locals cope with Vancouver's legendary wet weather. Are you a rain-lover or do you dream of sun? Discover the surprising benefits of West Coast precipitation.
Koryx Copper Inc. has identified multiple drill targets at its Luanshya West project in Zambia and completed regional sampling at Mpongwe, paving the way for a maiden drill program in early 2026.
Calgary police have laid charges against a second individual connected to a series of copper wire thefts that occurred this past summer. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Integral Metals Corp. reports significant assay results from its 2025 drill program at the KAP Project in the Northwest Territories, confirming high-grade zinc with critical minerals gallium and germanium.
Coppernico Metals Inc. has commenced a large-scale UAV magnetic and ground gravity survey at its Sombrero copper-gold project in Peru, aiming to define new drill targets and expand the mineralized footprint.
Mustang Energy Corp. announces strategic expansion into Newfoundland, staking the Onyx Uranium and Bridal Veil Copper-Silver projects. This marks the company's first move into Eastern Canada.
Edmonton police have closed a suspicious death investigation after the suspect died. The incident occurred in northwest Edmonton on November 24, 2025.
Glencore's CEO insists the company won't be a 'junior partner' if its Collahuasi mine merges with Anglo American's new Teck asset in Chile. Discover the high-stakes copper deal.
Vale and Glencore are exploring a joint venture for a major copper project in Ontario's Sudbury Basin, aiming to produce 880,000 tonnes over 21 years. Read about Canada's push to supply critical minerals.