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"Gold prices hovered around $4,120 per ounce on Wednesday, stabilizing after a sharp drop of over 5% in the previous session, the steepest since 2021. The metal came under pressure as traders locked in gains from recent record-breaking rallies, while improving risk appetite, fueled by hopes of easing US–China trade tensions, dented bullion’s safe-haven appeal."

"Silver rose above $49 per ounce on Wednesday, recouping some losses after tumbling around 7% in the previous session as a wave of profit-taking gripped the market following this year’s strong rally."

Polling conducted by the Friends of the British Overseas Territories of the Chagossian community:

"99.73% of Chagossians – 2,979 of those polled – said they supported the landmark Judicial Review against the UK government. 99.16% – 2,958 of those polled – said they wanted the Chagos Islands to remain British. Only 25 Chagossians said the islands should go to Mauritius."

China and India already preparing to carve up the territory:

"This week there are reports of China’s immediate expansionist plans, with the suggestion Beijing would like to purchase Petros Banhos, an atoll adjacent to the US-UK base on Diego Garcia. The greatest fears of the Chagos defenders are already being realised: China is swiftly moving into the space vacated by Starmer. This was one of the main arguments for maintaining sovereignty over British Indian Ocean Territory in the first place.

India was actually first out of the blocks. New Delhi papers The Economic Times and The Times of India report that Mauritius has just signed an agreement with the Indian government allowing it to build a satellite tracking station on the islands. Remember the nonsense peddled by Starmer and the government: that the UK had to give up British Indian Ocean Territory because of potential disputes about its rights over the electromagnetic spectrum?"

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/20/most-shameful-episode-of-chagos-betrayal/

HH88,

An ecological disaster has been set in motion:

"As the United Kingdom prepares to hand over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, we’re not just witnessing a routine legal transition – we’re watching a global stress test of conservation integrity. What’s at stake isn’t just 24 square kilometres of disputed land. It’s more than 640,000 square kilometres of ocean – one of the last intact marine ecosystems on Earth."

"If the handover results in diluted regulation, expect a surge in foreign fleets, illegal harvest, and unmonitored ecological degradation. By the time the world notices, it will be too late."

"Bottom trawling, in particular, is catastrophic: it razes the seafloor, destroys slow-growing coral structures, and displaces entire marine communities. And once allowed, the practice is nearly impossible to rein in.

The ecological value of Chagos cannot be overstated. Its coral reefs – some of the healthiest on Earth – support over 220 species of coral and more than 800 species of fish. Green and hawksbill turtles nest on its beaches. Sharks, manta rays, and even blue whales ply its waters. In the skies above, frigate birds and red-footed boobies dominate. On land, Pisonia trees and Scaevola shrubs hold the soil against wind and wave.

Chagos isn’t just remote – it’s a scientific benchmark, one of the last places where researchers can still study a coral reef system unbroken by human hands."

"This is what makes Chagos so consequential. It’s not just about sovereignty. It’s about stewardship. Lose this place, and we don’t just lose a coral sanctuary – we lose one of the last functioning examples of large-scale ocean protection. We lose the credibility of international marine protected areas. We lose scientific baselines that can’t be replicated elsewhere.

The world is full of cautionary tales. Let’s not add Chagos to the list. Let’s not trade a rare ecological win for symbolic closure. Let’s not pretend that marine protections can survive without teeth, funding, or political will.

This isn’t just about who owns the islands. It’s about who will commit to permanently defending one of the world’s most pristine marine protected areas – despite the pressure."

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/features/chagos-islands-and-the-world-s-will-to-defend-the-ocean/

"We urge the UK Government to reconsider today’s decision on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). These islands have been British for over 200 years and are of critical strategic importance to both regional and Western defence. The proposed agreement, which sees the UK paying potentially billions to rent its own territory, is not only an unacceptable waste of public funds but also a dangerous compromise on our national security interests.

The vast amounts of public money spent on this misguided arrangement could instead be directed towards addressing historical wrongs and improving the welfare of the Chagossian people - a responsibility that Mauritius has neglected for decades. It's crucial to note that Mauritius is not the reliable partner it purports to be. This year alone, many Chagossians have fled Mauritius to seek refuge in the UK, citing fear of an untrustworthy government.

Furthermore, the outcome of the negotiations lack support from key stakeholders. Neither the Chagossian community nor the broader UK public endorses this course of action. British Chagossians and the UK Parliament have been denied a voice and their scrutiny. For a major constitutional change of giving away British territory, this is nothing short of undemocratic.

The UK government must prioritise national security, fiscal responsibility, and the welfare of the Chagossian people over Mauritius’ unfounded territorial claim. Continuing with the handover of BIOT is contrary to our national interests and must be halted immediately. It's time for the government to stand firm in protection of British territory and British interests."

https://fotbot.org/fotbot-statement-on-the-uk-government-announcement-regarding-the-british-indian-ocean-territory

HH88,

Nice dodge :)

Nice article on AMRQ here, if you haven't already read:

https://thatstocksguy.substack.com/p/amaroq-ltd

ROCK, testing recent support again. Some drilling news likely due.

BRES:

"Initial assays from the infill drilling at Camp Lode have delivered a sequence of strong, high-grade near-surface hits, underscoring Orom-Cross's exceptional blend of scale, shallow mineralisation and low-cost, open-pit potential."

"Blencowe Economics strengthened by High-Grade, Near-Surface Results":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahHolx61-VA

"Britain borrowed more than £20bn in September, the highest level since 2020, piling fresh pressure on Rachel Reeves ahead of the Chancellor’s crunch Budget next month.

Public sector borrowing in the current financial year was £99.8bn, £11.5bn more than in the same six-month period last year and the second highest since records began in 1993, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The UK borrowed £20.2bn in September, or £1.6bn more than the same month in 2024, the highest level since 2020 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Soaring debt interest payments, rising public sector pay and benefits spending pushed expenditure up sharply. Tax receipts also increased, in large part due to the rise in employers’ National Insurance Contributions.

It means that since the financial year began in April, the Chancellor has borrowed almost £100bn, also the worst since the first year of the pandemic."

No comment, lol.

Blade Runner Radio

( LUX ) - Ambient Music:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrkrdYm3HPQ

ALRT, having a bit of a wobble, its close to support so looks like a buy, but they might come to market for cash and this could be forward selling.

Can't decide what to do, lol.

Hey sectorbreakdown,

Those pups are very cute, lol. :)

The rare earths refinery. Notice how the BBC article does its best to avoid naming the reason behind the decision, lol.

From Sky: Chairman Paul Athersly "said, rare earth processing is far more complex, energy-intensive and expensive, making it unviable in the UK, for the time being."

"The decision is a further blow for Britain's chemicals industry, which has faced a series of closures in recent months, including that of Vivergo, a biofuels refiner based in the same chemicals park where Pensana planned to locate its refinery.

Producers warn that Britain's record energy costs - higher than most other leading economies - are stifling its economy and triggering an outflow of businesses."

Govs net-zero agenda is basically send production abroad, damaging the enviroment, tax-take, and our growth prospects in the process.

"Gold hit a new high as signs of credit stress at US regional banks unnerved investors.

Bullion was rose to a new record of $4,378.69 per ounce and is set for a weekly gain of 8.5pc, its biggest since the collapse of Lehman Brothers fuelled the global financial crisis.

Silver also hit a new peak after investors were spooked by concerns over the health of US regional banks."

James,

Yeah, a virtual pub crawl sort of thing, lol.

Obvs dont judge anyone on the basis of what ive said either, just my perspective of course.

Expect Mrs T would have had the Vulcans on standby over Chagos, lol. Hearing one of those on a low pass, the sound is unreal.

And yeah, also enjoy debate with all sorts of people. Its often more fun when there's some element of disagreement and ideas get tested.

Lols, made me laugh re Somerset, i know a few from York of a similar view, lol.

DREAMER MIX 001 | Synthwave 80s Dystopian Vibes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byLdp04cL94&list=RDbyLdp04cL94&start_radio=1

Havent listend to all yet, but liking "ALMOST HOME" and "BEHIND".

Links to tracks in pinned post top of comments so you can skip.

Hi James,

Politicians. Crooks in suits, the lot of them, lol. :)

Sometimes people take it all a bit too seriously. I mean, it's a very serious business, but one has to retain perspective.

My girl, as in my partner, is a bit "peace & love", im a libertarian. We love our differences and she teases me, and i her, about the flaws in our world views.

If we have people for dinner or go for a pint, we like to talk, the more controversial the better. Its exciting hearing everyone's passions and perspectives.

I've voted for all sorts and blow with the wind, but what's important to me is that everyone has a voice. Im really not into this shutting people down for having the "wrong" opinions business, whether i agree with them or not. That's the libertarian in me i guess :)

Unfortunately, thats kind of what happened here, with regular poster being told that they are all of a sudden unwelcome simply for having an opinion. It's all a bit daft if you ask me, but it's the way of the world at the moment.

Re Chagos. The Chagossians are now fleeing to the UK to escape persecution in Mauritius, which about sums that "deal" up, lol.

The idea that the base was at risk with the U.S navy stationed there is just absurd. But it's the marine wilderness and Chinese influence that trouble me the most, oh and the multi-billion bill isn't exactly a sweetener, lol.

Agree that we need to stand up for the countryside, its traditions and sanctity. It's a treasure we need to preserve, and often feels like the last bastion of sanity in these crazy times.

P.S, It's not unusual for me to be offline, just so if you do post and dont get a timely response, you know why. :)

"In this video, I reveal to you the Microsoft plan for your life and how it will own your computer though you have to pay for it. And they will do everything in their power to prevent you from modifying it."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C44iCr6czAo

"Ukraine OBLITERATES Russian armoured vehicles assault in Donetsk":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFjMR08nzP0

Somewhat bucking the trend of recent headlines:

"TSMC Raises Outlook in Vote of Confidence for AI ‘Megatrend’

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. hiked its projection for 2025 revenue growth for the second time this year, reinforcing hopes in the longevity of a global boom in AI spending.

TSMC, the go-to chipmaker for Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp., now foresees mid-30% growth in annual sales, up about a few percentage points from previously. The outlook hike was striking given Taiwan’s biggest company last raised its guidance just three months ago, igniting a rally that’s tacked on more than $260 billion to its market value."

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-16/tsmc-profit-beats-estimates-in-latest-sign-of-robust-ai-spending?srnd=homepage-uk

"Gold scaled another all-time high on Wednesday, surpassing the $4,200-per-ounce mark for the first time, as US rate cut expectations and geopolitical jitters continue to drive up demand for the safe-haven metal."

"Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation:

At the end of the third quarter the MINING.COM TOP 50* ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.97 trillion, up nearly $700 billion so far in 2025 with most of the gains accumulated in the third quarter. "

https://www.mining.com/top-50-mining-companies-surge-to-new-record-near-2-trillion-valuation/