Critical Minerals Push: China is expanding the Bayan Obo rare-earth mine in Inner Mongolia by 50% with a reported $74M investment to boost ore processing capacity, as Beijing tightens control over the rare-earth supply chain. Canada Market Plumbing: CIRO halted trading in Alphamin Resources (AFM) and Dividend Growth Split (DGS), then resumed trading in Aurora Cannabis (ACB), citing circuit-breaker and pending-news triggers. Defense Shipbuilding Dealmaking: Hanwha’s unit is exploring a major expansion in the U.S., with an offer to pay more than $1B for Austal USA facilities tied to ship and submarine work, aligning with a broader defense-contractor push. Nigeria Energy Finance: President Tinubu approved a rules-based deep offshore oil and gas investment framework aimed at unlocking up to $50B, replacing deal-by-deal negotiations with clearer eligibility and processes. Canada Loyalty Capital: Air Canada’s Aeroplan is getting a $2.5B minority equity investment (25%) led by Blackstone and La Caisse, valuing the program at $10B and funding bond repayment plus share buybacks. Investor Legal Watch: A wave of securities class-action notices continues, including Intuit (lead plaintiff by Sept. 8), Pegasystems, Olin, Carrier, and others, as investors react to earnings misses, guidance cuts, and alleged disclosures. Local Growth Funding: Oneida County (NY) launched its Youth Investment Initiative, awarding $450K across eight organizations focused on mentorship and violence prevention.