NGOs Urge EU to Terminate Mineral Agreement with Rwanda Due to Congo Conflict
“The EU must urgently reassess any mining project involving Rwanda, or risk legitimizing the illegal exploitation of DRC resources and indirectly financing war crimes, human rights violations, and regional instability,” according to the letter which was signed by 64 NGOs and sent to EU commissioners and members of parliament Tuesday. The EU signed a memorandum […]
Exclusive: BP Set to Invest Up to $25 Billion in Kirkuk’s Oil and Gas Sector in Iraq
Exclusive-BP poised to invest up to $25 billion in Iraq’s Kirkuk oil and gas By Aref Mohammed and Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Oil major BP is expected to spend up to $25 billion over the lifetime of a project to redevelop four Kirkuk oil and gas fields, a senior Iraqi oil official told Reuters, […]
Is General Motors (GM) the Top EV Battery Stock to Invest in for 2025?
Is General Motors Company (GM) the Best EV Battery Stock to Buy in 2025? The electric vehicle (EV) market is evolving rapidly, driven by advances in battery technology and significant investments from major automotive players. Among these players, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is emerging as a key contender in the race for EV dominance. […]
Amir Shmueli Becomes Part of Ropes & Gray’s Premier Finance Team in New York
Amir Shmueli Joins Ropes & Gray’s Market-Leading Finance Practice in New York NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ropes & Gray announced today that Amir Shmueli has joined the firm in New York as a partner in the global finance practice. His arrival enhances the firm’s already formidable team of more than 100 finance […]
Illegal Gold Mining Polluted This Land, but Trees and Plants Are Restoring It
So Arias and dozens of other residents from the rural settlement of Río Viejo (Old River) — joining forces with members of the police and university researchers — embarked on an experiment to repair the damage. On the site, they began to grow two plant species thought capable of absorbing the mercury: the Cecropia obstusifolia […]
New Zealand Government Releases Critical Minerals List, Highlighting Gold and Antimony; RUA GOLD Offers Exploration Update on Reefton Project’s Significant Antimony Potential
New Zealand Government Publishes Its Critical Minerals List – Naming Gold and Antimony. RUA GOLD Provides Exploration Update on the Reefton Project’s Extensive Antimony Potential Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 3, 2025) – Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA) (OTCQB: NZAUF) (WKN: A40QYC) (“RUA GOLD” or the “Company“) executives attended the launch event for the Minerals […]
Is Netflix a Buy, Sell, or Fairly Valued Following…
Netflix NFLX reported is fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 21. Here is Morningstar’s take on Netflix’s results and the outlook for the stock. What We Thought of Netflix’s Q4 Earnings Netflix posted record quarterly and annual net member additions, with 19 million in the fourth quarter and 41 million for the full year. Growth in sales […]
Battery Metals Market Expected to Hit $25.32 Billion by 2031, Growing at a CAGR of 7.56%
Battery Metals Market to Reach $25.32 Billion by 2031 with 7.56% The global battery metals market is poised for significant growth, reflecting trends driven by the increased demand for electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and energy storage systems. As a critical component in the development of advanced battery technologies, metals such as lithium, nickel, and […]
Gold Soars Once More – MINING.COM
From early October 2023 to late October 2024, gold soared an epic 53.1% higher in a rare monster-status upleg exceeding 40%! With stellar accomplishments like this, gold should’ve been one of 2024’s dominant financial-news topics fueling intense trader interest. While there was some reporting, for the most part this powerful bull market has been ignored. […]
Navigating Success with Fidelity NorthStar
Fidelity NorthStar hasn’t always been a top performer, but it could be counted on for downside protection. An important change five years ago helped the fund capture extra upside, making it one of the top names in the Global Small-Mid Cap category. From October 2011 to November 2019, Fidelity NorthStar’s two skilled managers, Joel Tillinghast […]