Northern Dynasty jumped 8.5% on renewed hopes for Pebble permits and strong copper prices. Global Atomic sank 23.6% on Dasa project cost worries and uranium weakness. Altima Energy soared 43.3% on Montney gas speculation. Ucore Rare Metals fell 18.9% as construction cost overruns hit sentiment.

Market Summary: Canadian energy and ag-tech stocks gained on strong oil prices and commodity optimism, with Surge Energy and Green Rise Foods leading. Clean energy and battery shares, including Ballard Power and NEO Battery, fell on sector caution and profit-taking.

Myanmar reels from its deadliest quake in 100 years, Wall Street bonuses skyrocket, and Europe's military boom transforms industries.