AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Tariff Talks: The U.S. and Canada are edging toward a deal to avert Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with talks focused on possible Canadian concessions plus U.S. commitments on energy, defense and critical minerals. Trade & Supply Chains: The same negotiations are also being framed as a make-or-break moment for North American automakers under USMCA uncertainty. AI Data Centres & Indigenous Rights: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says it won a first legal step against a proposed AI data centre on its territory, clearing the way for a judicial review in December. Immigration & Work Permits: In Calgary, international students protesting PGWP rejections faced CBSA checks, with some flagged as possibly inadmissible—raising fresh risk for students’ ability to stay. Capital Markets (TSX/OTC): OceanaGold agreed to acquire Ausgold, while First Class Metals filed to list on OTC Markets’ OTCID to broaden North American trading access. Battery Materials: Euro Manganese signed a non-binding offtake term sheet with 6K Energy for high-purity manganese aimed at North American battery supply chains. Corporate Tech: HIVE’s BUZZ HPC signed a five-year $350M AI cloud services agreement with an investment-grade enterprise customer.
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