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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.

Messenger Down: Was Cause Related to Facebook's Antitrust Case?

Thousands of users reportedly had a problem with Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram for four hours. Is this something to do with the tech giant's antitrust case?

Dec 11, 2020 05:25 AM EST

The Vital Role of Online Grocery Shopping

Online grocery shopping skyrocketed due to people's decision to minimize close interpersonal contact with strangers.

Dec 10, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Monulparivir: New Oral Drug that Inhibits COVID-19 Transmission within 24 Hours Starts Testing to Humans

Monulparivir: New "Powerful" COVID-19 Drug Starts its Human Trials

A new oral drug, Monulparivir, which completely suppresses COVID-19 transmission within 24 hours is in Phase II/III of human trials.

Dec 10, 2020 06:43 AM EST

FDA Grants Priority Tag to Pfizer Pneumococcal Vaccine, Company Could Gain Billions in Revenue

Pfizer Inc. announced that the Food and Drug Association (FDA) granted priority review to its biologics license application that seeks approval for its 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for adults amid company's stock shares soar.

Dec 09, 2020 04:20 PM EST

DoorDash IPO Delivers $3.37 Billion Despite Company's Lack of Profits

DoorDash had an explosive growth this year with the initial public offering of its stock.

Dec 09, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Be Ready! These 6 Trends Will Drive Every Business in 2021

Businesses need to adjust to ensure their survival and change thework flow. Here are six trends companies should watch out in 2021!

Dec 08, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Ikea, Swedish Furniture Giant, EndsProduction of Its Phenomenal Catalog

Ikea Kills Off Remarkable 70-Year Catalog, By Doing it All Online

Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant is phasing out its phenomenal catalog.

Dec 08, 2020 03:31 AM EST

Monulparivir: New Antiviral Drug That Completely Suppresses the Transmission of the COVID-19 in 24 Hours

A new antiviral drug, Molnupiravir can manage to "completely" stop the transmission of the virus within 24 hours.

Dec 07, 2020 12:54 PM EST

How These Personality Types Be a Successful Collaboration on Remote Work

How Personality Type Can Make or Break Your Work-From-Home Job

Work-from-home has given us a new perspective on how an employee would manage their time and tasks. Each employee's personality is the best way to maximize production in a work-from-home environment.

Dec 07, 2020 05:45 PM EST