Democratic lawmakers were noticeably silent following the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump despite previously commenting on the cases against him, as Washington prepares for a Republican trifecta in Congress. Trump was sentenced on Friday after being found guilty on 34 charges related to falsifying business records in May. The incoming…
Iron prices started off strong at the beginning of 2024, but have since dropped steeply to two-year lows. Market watchers are looking for a turnaround in China’s economy. Iron is one of the world’s most important industrial metals, and is primarily used in the production of ferrous metals including steel,…
Investor Insight Radiopharm Theranostics represents a promising investment opportunity in the rapidly growing field of radiopharmaceuticals, leveraging its innovative technology platform and diverse clinical pipeline. Overview Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX:RAD) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of radiopharmaceutical products for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Founded with a…
China’s Zijin Mining Group (OTC Pink:ZIJMF,SHA:601899) is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a potential controlling interest in Zangge Mining (SZSE:000408), a Chinese lithium producer. According to Bloomberg, Zijin Mining is looking to purchase stakes from Zangge Mining’s two largest shareholders, Tibet Zangge Venture Capital and Ningbo Meishan Bonded Port Area…
The nickel market has faced challenges over the past few years due to a supply glut and weak demand. Even though the price of nickel surged in the first quarter of 2024, the higher prices didn’t last, and by the end of the year, any gains the base metal made…
From established players to up-and-coming firms, Canada’s pharmaceutical company landscape is diverse and dynamic. Canadian drug companies are working to discover and develop major innovations amidst an increasingly competitive global landscape. Rising technologies such as artificial intelligence are playing a role in the landscape as well. Read on to learn…
Cobalt prices started 2024 trading at the US$29,151.50 per metric ton level, the highest price point the battery metal achieved in 2024. By the end of the year prices had contracted by 16.68 percent to US$24,287.90. Prices remained under pressure due to oversupply, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
Lead prices rode a wave of volatility in 2024 as global economic uncertainty continued to wreak havoc on metals markets. As an industrial metal, lead has largely been used in lead-acid batteries, and to a lesser extent in pigments, weights, cable sheathing and ammunition. More recently, the electric vehicle (EV)…
Cybercrime is a growing concern, and it’s estimated that the annual cost of fighting cyber crime will reach US$10.5 trillion by 2025. Cybersecurity companies are working to address the challenge. The list from eSecurity Planet features 20 privately held and publicly traded cybersecurity companies across a range of stock exchanges.…
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) announced a US$7 billion investment to build a high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip-packaging facility in Singapore to meet rising global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The facility, which will be adjacent to the US-based semiconductor manufacturer’s existing manufacturing site in Singapore, broke ground this week and is…