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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.

TikTok Shop Makes Triumphant Return to Indonesia After $1.5 Billion Investment

In order to revive its online retail operation in Indonesia, social networking app TikTok has partnered with GoTo, a major player in the country's technology sector.

Dec 11, 2023 06:40 AM EST

China's Shipments Surge After Six-Month Slump, Bringing Relief to Factories

For the first time in six months, China's exports increased in November, indicating that manufacturers in the second-biggest economy in the world are drawing customers with low prices in an effort to recover from a protracted decline in demand.

Dec 07, 2023 06:49 AM EST

Pakistanis Grapple with Inflation as Floods and Politics Fuel Cost Crisis

The prolonged economic crisis has affected millions of Pakistanis, as the nation receives its 23rd bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 1958.

Dec 05, 2023 10:50 AM EST

China's State Banks Eye Strategic Dollar-Yuan Swaps

China's biggest state-owned banks were observed on Tuesday exchanging dollars for yuan in the onshore swap market and then selling those dollars in the spot market to strengthen the yuan.

Dec 05, 2023 08:07 AM EST

UK Government Intervenes to Investigate Potential Abu Dhabi Takeover of The Telegraph

The culture and media secretary has stepped in to investigate the Daily Telegraph's sale to a business supported by the royal family of Abu Dhabi.

Dec 01, 2023 11:10 AM EST

Walmart Diversifies Supply Chain by Sourcing More Goods from India

As part of its efforts to reduce costs and diversify its supply chain, Walmart is importing more items into the United States from India and decreasing its reliance on China, according to data seen by Reuters.

Nov 29, 2023 10:10 AM EST

Australia Imposes Ban on Vapes to Safeguard Public Health: How Will It Affect Businesses?

Australia will prohibit the importation of disposable vaporizers in January, with the aim of reducing childhood nicotine addiction.

Nov 29, 2023 09:00 AM EST

Shein Files for U.S. IPO As $66 Billion Chinese Fashion Giant Expands Globally

Shein has quietly registered to go public in the United States as the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant seeks to broaden its appeal internationally with a much-discussed IPO.

Nov 28, 2023 08:30 AM EST

Lawmakers Sound Alarm over BoE's Role in Government Policy and Call for Urgent Reforms

A damning analysis by senior U.K. officials claims that the Bank of England's present mandate puts it at danger of being entangled with larger government policy goals and compromises its ability to concentrate on bringing down inflation.

Nov 28, 2023 02:40 AM EST

UK Prime Minister Sunak Unveils $37 Billion Investment Drive to Woo Global Investors

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted global CEOs after announcing 29.5 billion pounds ($36.76 billion) in private sector investments in the nation.

Nov 26, 2023 09:57 PM EST

UK's Electric Car Revolution Gets a Boost as Nissan Invests £2 Billion

Nissan and its partners have revealed their £2 billion plan to use its Sunderland facility to produce three different electric car models.

Nov 24, 2023 11:10 AM EST

Israel-Hamas Conflict Pushes Gaza's Economy Decades Back, Leaving a Trail of Ruin

The already weak economy of war-torn Gaza is in ruins, much like its structures, after Israel bombed the region for more than a month after Hamas terrorists assaulted the nation in October.

Nov 24, 2023 10:11 AM EST