Day: September 23, 2024

The Impact of AI Deepfakes on Elections is Surprising, Contrary to Expectations

AI deepfakes are shaping the election but not the way most feared With the 2024 election looming, the first since the mass popularization of generative artificial intelligence, experts feared the worst: social media flooded with AI-generated deepfakes that were so realistic, baffled voters wouldn’t know what to believe. So far, that hasn’t happened. Instead, what voters are seeing […]

The landslide sparked by this gaffe in the Trump vs Harris election odds

Trump vs Harris election odds: This gaffe started a landslide Tom Miller just pinpointed the precise moment that, he maintains, the presidential race turned from numbers strongly favoring Donald Trump into a substantial lead for Vice President Kamala Harris that she’s kept to this day. “It was staring me right in the face, but at […]

Qualcomm and Intel Announce Collaboration, Microsoft Accelerates Development of Nuclear Technology

Good morning. Can we talk about how comedian John Mulaney roasted techies last week at Dreamforce? I’ve never witnessed such savagery at a corporate event: “Let me get this straight: You’re hosting a ‘future of AI’ event in a city that has failed humanity so miserably?” “You look like a group who looked at the […]

Zijin Commits to Continued Investment in Canadian Mining Amid Crackdown

“Canada has some of the best mineral exploration companies in the world,” he said. “As world leaders, I believe it’s in our best interests to work together.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has sought to restrict mining deals involving foreign state-owned entities for nearly two years in efforts widely seen as targeting China’s dominance […]

Barrick Anticipates 30% Increase in Gold-Equivalent Production by 2030

“Five years ago, we set out to build a sustainably profitable gold and copper business focused on world-class assets.  We did not have to buy them at a premium: they were embedded in the merged portfolio of Barrick and Randgold and we just had to unlock their value,” Bristow said in a news release. According […]

Gold Miners Claim Increased Discipline Amid Rising Dealmaking Activity

Bullion’s rally and easing cost pressures have made assets more appealing, especially for those seeking to replace aging mines. Yet companies are signaling they’re wary of repeating errors made in a previous bull market when mega expansions left them with big debts and angry shareholders. At an industry gathering in Colorado Springs this week, executives […]

Where a Leading REIT ETF Manager Sees Great Opportunities…

Investors in funds focused on real estate investment trusts took a one-two punch in recent years from the pandemic and higher interest rates. But one veteran fund manager says the outlook is now looking much brighter for these dividend-paying stocks. Not only has the fundamental backdrop for REITs improved with interest rates coming down, but […]

Why This Vanguard ETF Makes an Excellent Cash Substitute

Key Morningstar Metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF Morningstar Medalist Rating: Gold Process Pillar: Above Average People Pillar: Above Average Parent Pillar: High Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index VGSH provides a market-value-weighted portfolio of short-term Treasury bonds. Its cost-efficient approach and razor-thin expense ratio make this a compelling option. The fund tracks the Bloomberg 1-3 Year […]

South32’s Arizona Manganese Facility Secures $166M Grant from US Government

Investing in the Future: South32’s Hermosa Project Introduction The Hermosa Project, undertaken by South32, represents a significant step towards advancing the U.S. mining sector and securing domestic supplies of critical minerals essential for the transition to clean energy. With its focus on zinc and battery-grade manganese, Hermosa is poised to become a leader in sustainable […]

Yukon First Nations Challenge BMC’s Kudz Ze Kayah Project in Court

Among the arguments, CBC reported, was the lack of consultation on the project’s economic feasibility, which the court ruled wasn’t a factor that could be considered under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act. The Kaska lawyers also contested the court’s ruling that the First Nation had not met its “reciprocal duty” and “frustrated” the […]