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Crypto - News and Insights
Exploring Sonic Labs: The Rebranding of Fantom blockchain and Why It’s Captivating the Crypto World
The cryptocurrency space is no stranger to innovation, evolution, and transformation. One of the latest players to undergo a significant shift is Fantom blockchain, a popular blockchain platform known for its high performance and scalability. Recently, Fantom announced its rebranding...
Antimony - News and Insights
China bans exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US
China bans exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US
China has announced it is banning the export of critical minerals gallium, germanium, antimony, as well as superhard materials to the US. A new review of graphite is also set to be implemented. The ban comes after the US imposed...
Investment News
Mining Juniors and Intermediates raise $1.61 billion, highest for two years
Mining Juniors and Intermediates raise $1.61 billion, highest for two years
Junior and Intermediate mining companies have almost quadrupled their funds raised to US$1.61 billion in October 2024, the highest since March 2022. According to new data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, a significant increase in transactions and high-value financings reversed...
Crypto - News and Insights
Crypto executives urge Trump to establish National Bitcoin Reserve as bitcoin nears $100,000
Crypto executives urge Trump to establish National Bitcoin Reserve as bitcoin nears $100,000
Leaders in crypto are lobbying President-Elect Donald Trump to create a national bitcoin reserve, as the value of bitcoin reaches for US$100,000/USD. The Washington Post reports the principal aim for crypto leaders is for the US Federal government to buy...
Investment News
UK expands critical mineral list to 34 minerals, 17 new additions
UK expands critical mineral list to 34 minerals, 17 new additions
The British Geological Survey's Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre has released its 2024 UK Criticality Assessment, identifying 34 raw materials as critical for the UK economy and national security, with 17 new additions to the list. Significant updates to the list...
Investment News
Orders to withdraw zinc from LME largest in 10 years
Orders to withdraw zinc from LME largest in 10 years
Orders to withdraw zinc from the London Metal Exchange warehouses hit 97,225 tons over the last few days, one of the largest orders in more than 10 years. Bloomberg reports Trafigura Group — one of the world’s biggest traders and...
Gallium and Germanium - News and Insights
China’s gallium and germanium export restrictions could cost US economy $9 billion
China’s gallium and germanium export restrictions could cost US economy $9 billion
A complete halt in net exports of gallium and germanium from China could cost between US$1.7 billion - US$8.2 billion to the US economy, and maybe as much as US$9 billion if disrupted simultaneously. A new report by the US...
Investment News
China invested more than $16 billion into mines abroad in 2023
China invested more than $16 billion into mines abroad in 2023
Chinese companies invested approximately US$16 billion into mines internationally, not including minority investments, in 2023 — the highest figure in 10 years, increasing from US$5 billion in 2022. The investments, from data compiled by The Economist, include: $5bn in a copper...
Investment News
China mining giant seeks $2.7 billion for Ford-partnered nickel project in Indonesia
China mining giant seeks $2.7 billion for Ford-partnered nickel project in Indonesia
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co, one of the world's largest nickel producers, is reportedly in discussions with banks to finance its nickel mining project in Indonesia, in partnership with Ford, for approximately US$2.7 billion. Bloomberg reports the financing initiative involves banking...
Helium - News and Insights
Helium demand to double by 2035
Helium demand to double by 2035
Global demand for helium is forecast to increase from 176million m3 to 322 million m3 — almost double — by 2035. A new report by IDTechEx, expects the growth to come from the semiconductor industry, driven by growth in artificial intelligence and...
Copper - News and Insights
Copper set to be officially listed as critical mineral in US
Copper set to be officially listed as critical mineral in US
The US House of Representatives has passed the Critical Mineral Consistency Act 2024, to expand the definition of officially designated critical minerals to include "critical materials" listed by the Department of Energy. The US list of critical minerals will now...
Investment News
Russia bans enriched uranium to US
Russia bans enriched uranium to US
The Russian government has announced "temporary restrictions" on exports of enriched uranium to the US — but no timeline has been given for when the restrictions might be removed. The ban is reportedly in response to US restrictions on imports of...
Investment News
Electric vehicle sales slow, but on track for record growth in 2024
Electric vehicle sales slow, but on track for record growth in 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) sales for 2024 are estimated to reach a record 16.7 million units, up from 13.9 million in 2023, according to new data from BloombergNEF. In H1 2024, global EV sales, including both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid, increased...
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