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                                               Susie Wiles is the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has offered a rare, candid glimpse into the internal strains of President Donald Trump’s administration , speaking openly in a series of interviews with author Chris Whipple. Wiles, the first woman to serve as Trump’s chief of staff, described the challenges of managing strong personalities and the often turbulent dynamics within the West Wing. Across more than ten interviews, Wiles painted a picture of an administration marked by conflict over immigration enforcement, government downsizing, and the president’s governing style . She characterized Trump as having “an alcoholic’s personality,” despite being a lifelong teetotaler, explaining that he operates with a sense of boundless confidence and...
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Anglo-Teck Merger Approved: Promise and Peril for Canada’s Mining Sector

 

Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has approved a merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC. 


Canada’s federal government has officially approved the $53 billion merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC, creating one of the world’s largest copper producers. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly hailed the deal as a “significant win” for Canada, emphasizing legally binding commitments that include relocating the new company’s headquarters to Vancouver and investing at least C$4.5 billion over five years, rising to C$10 billion over 15 years.

The newly formed entity, Anglo-Teck, is expected to become a global heavyweight in copper production, a critical mineral for electrification and clean energy technologies. Shareholders from both companies overwhelmingly supported the merger, which was fast-tracked under the Investment Canada Act, signaling Ottawa’s shift toward a more pro-business stance in the mining sector.

Yet, despite Joly’s optimism, concerns linger. Analysts warn that Canada’s mining future could be increasingly shaped by foreign ownership, raising questions about sovereignty over critical minerals. While the headquarters move to Vancouver is seen as a symbolic victory, the company’s primary listing will remain in London, underscoring the delicate balance between domestic control and global capital.

Critics also point to the rapid approval process, completed in just three months, as evidence of Ottawa prioritizing investment attraction over thorough scrutiny. This has sparked debate about whether Canada is lowering its guard in the face of mounting U.S. tariffs and global competition for resources.

For now, Anglo-Teck represents both an opportunity and a risk: a chance to anchor Canada as a hub for critical minerals, but also a reminder of the challenges in safeguarding long-term national interests in a sector vital to the country’s economic and environmental future.


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