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As Copper M&A Wars Escalate, Solaris Resources' Warintza Project Stands Out

The mining industry has been busy with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in recent years, and 2024 has been one of the busiest. Major mining companies are all vying for a piece of the action in the promising copper sector. As the global push towards electrification and clean energy intensifies, the demand for copper—a critical component in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and infrastructure—is expected to soar. This has sparked even more interest from mining giants looking to secure their position for production.

Jul 18, 2024 03:33 AM EDT

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Stablecoins Emerge as a Lifeline in Argentina's Economic Crisis

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on overriding President Biden's veto of a measure to remove SEC rule SAB 121, impacting cryptocurrency firms.

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Super Funds Urged to Future-Proof Amid Contingency Planning Shortfalls

APRA urges superannuation funds to improve financial contingency planning amid significant shortcomings.

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US Industries Demand Hearing on New China Tariffs Imposed by Biden

Numerous pro-trade American industry associations have requested an extension of one month for the Biden administration to provide feedback on their intentions to apply higher tariffs to Chinese imports of solar equipment, electric cars, batteries, and other items. This basically means that the start date of many of the penalties has been postponed until August 1.

CBS Corp Posts 45.6 Percent Drop In Quarterly Profit

Mass media company, CBS Corporation, posts quarterly profit decrease.

Feb 15, 2017 09:11 PM EST

Toshiba chair quits hours after conglomerate reveals $3.4 billion loss

Toshiba's chairman steps down shortly after the Japanese multinational conglomerate reported a multi-billion-dollar loss.

Feb 15, 2017 01:08 AM EST

Energy giants plan to help 10 million people with new loyalty program

Npower and EDF Energy told MPs they were considering reward programs to help customers who stay with them, it could even include a free boiler service.

Feb 05, 2017 07:16 PM EST

Apple Ends Losing Streak, Posts Rise In Sales After Nine Months

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company had the highest quarterly revenue ever, adding they have also returned close to $15 billion to investors through share repurchases and dividends.

Feb 02, 2017 02:53 AM EST

Amazon to Build Its Own $1.5 Billion Air Hub For Its Own Cargo Airline

Online giant, Amazon, is expanding fast and creating thousands of jobs in the United States, its Prime Air hub will support its dedicated fleet of Prime Air cargo planes.

Feb 01, 2017 09:53 PM EST

Sense of Unease Permeates Wall Street With Trump's New Policies

President Donald Trump is starting to worry Wall Street with the major changes in foreign policies. Economic isolation may result in these changes.

Feb 01, 2017 09:30 PM EST

Swedish Retailer H&M Big Gainer in 2016

The last fiscal year was good for H&M, there was a strong expansion in sales and profits, the company opened 427 new stores and it added more than 13,000 new workers.

Feb 01, 2017 02:43 PM EST

Trump Signs Executive Order to Reduce Regulations Affecting US Businesses

US President Donald Trump signs executive order designed to slash the number of regulations affecting US businesses.

Feb 01, 2017 09:10 PM EST

Top 10 U.S. sanctuary cities face roughly $2.27 billion in cuts by Trump policy

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to strip municipalities of federal dollars for shielding illegal immigrants threatens $2.27 billion in annual funds for the nation's 10 largest cities, a Reuters analysis of federal grants found.

Jan 26, 2017 11:09 AM EST

Trump expected to launch measures to curb illegal immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to begin signing executive orders aimed at curbing illegal immigration on Wednesday, beginning with a directive to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico and another to boost personnel needed to crack down on illegal immigrants, congressional aides with knowledge of the plan told Reuters.

Jan 26, 2017 11:09 AM EST

China says will protect South China Sea sovereignty

China said on Tuesday it had "irrefutable" sovereignty over disputed islands in the South China Sea after the White House vowed to defend "international territories" in the strategic waterway.

Jan 26, 2017 11:09 AM EST

Oil and Trump: Russians full of optimism in Davos

A year ago russians felt depressed because the price of oil plummeted and the West imposed sanctions, but today the price of oil has increased and soon Trump will ease the sanctions.

Jan 18, 2017 05:15 PM EST