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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.

New Report Finds China's Development Banks Are Lagging Behind on Green Energy Finance

China's promise to stop financing coal from abroad has not yet resulted in more money going into renewable projects.

Nov 14, 2023 06:16 PM EST

APEC Economic Leaders Hold Meetings In San Francisco

US Treasure Secretary Yellen Urges APEC Finance Ministers to Embrace Sustainable Growth Strategies

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged the finance ministers of the Pacific Rim to increase their economies' potential for productivity.

Nov 14, 2023 06:40 AM EST

COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber And UN Special Envoy Michael R. Bloomberg Announce COP28 Local Climate Action Summit At COP28 In Dubai In December Alongside Local Leaders

EU Makes Significant Financial Commitment to COP28 Climate Damage Fund

The European Union would contribute financially in a "substantial" amount to a new worldwide fund that addresses the devastation brought about by climate change.

Nov 13, 2023 08:01 AM EST

World Needs USD 8.1 Trillion Investment In Nature By 2050 To Tackle Triple Planetary Crisis

A total investment in nature of USD 8.1 trillion is required between now and 2050 - while annual investment should reach USD 536 billion annually by 2050 - in order to successfully tackle the interlinked climate, biodiversity, and land degradation crises, according to the State of Finance for Nature report released today.

Jun 25, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

You Can Buy Tesla Model 3 at $1000 Cheaper Now

The Model 3 Standard Range Plus is now down to $36,990, while a Model Y Standard Range is now priced at $39,990

Feb 18, 2021 09:42 PM EST

Amazon Faces Charges for Disregarding Workers' Safety Amid Pandemic

This appears to be the culmination of all the complaints that the company has faced last year and the investigation started by the attorney's general office.

Feb 17, 2021 04:20 AM EST

Bill Gates Net Worth 2021: Billionare Shuns How Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos Spend their Money on 'Rockets'

Gates bravely revealed that he does not "think rockets are the solution," on Kara Swisher's "Sway" podcast, something few people now would say.

Feb 17, 2021 03:00 AM EST

Valentine's 2021: Is it OK to give Cash as Gift?

t's downright tacky and for some, downright insulting. Want to know why? Read on and find out the two other more no-no gifts you should give on Valentine's Day.

Feb 13, 2021 04:57 AM EST

Stefan He Qin, Wolf of Crypto Street, Pleads Guilty Over Securities Fraud

Stefan He Qin pleaded guilty to having stolen and disbursed almost all of his $90 million flagship hedge fund. He is also charged with the attempt to get more millions of dollars from another fund to repay the investors.

Feb 04, 2021 07:48 PM EST

Super Bowl 2021: Miller Lite Giving Away $8 To Battle Michelbob Ultra Head On

Miller Lite and Michelob Ultra have never went head-to-head like this in the past though. For years, Miller Lite and Bud Light seem to be the ones competing with each other.

Feb 04, 2021 03:00 AM EST

Where's Jack Ma? Rumors on Where Billionaire Went in 2 Months

Jack Ma, one of the top billionaires in the world, recently reported 'missing' in China. Here are the different sources telling where to find the missing billionaire.

Jan 05, 2021 06:51 AM EST