Global Exploration Budgets Decline as Junior Firms Tighten Their Belts: S&P

Mining exploration. CREDIT: Adobe Stock. Global nonferrous exploration spending declined for the second straight year due to financing challenges for junior miners, S&P Global said. Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate Exploration Strategies 2024 report, released Friday, shows. The decline raises concerns over the industry’s capacity to discover new deposits when demand […]
Bennet Prepares for Showdown on Public Lands, Oil and Gas Drilling, Mining, and Workforce Cuts in DOGE

Bennet braces for battle over public lands, oil and gas drilling, mining, DOGE cuts of workers The Thompson Divide area near Carbondale is a flashpoint for the debate over how Colorado’s public lands should be used (Thompson Divide Coalition). Colorado’s senior U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, says he’s “selecting his battles” when weighing Republican President Donald […]
Direct Observation of Metal-Ion Dissolution in Lithium Battery Cathodes Using MRI

The use of MRI to directly observe metal-ion dissolution in lithium battery cathodes Rechargeable batteries are integral to the modern world, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Among the various battery types, lithium-ion batteries stand out for their affordability and high operating voltage, making them a popular choice. However, their performance deteriorates over time, […]
Weekly Market Outlook: Spotlight on US PCE, Japanese Inflation, and Tariff Developments

Markets Weekly Outlook – US PCE, Japanese Inflation & Tariffs in Focus Read More: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Holds Above $95k but Faces Significant Resistance Ahead Week in Review: Tariff Chatter Continues to Drive Market Moves Markets had another interesting week as US President Donald Trump pledged more tariffs ahead. A potential peace deal appears to be […]
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Finma’ – A Financial Management App with On-Device Processing

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Finma’ is a financial management app with on-device processing Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Finma is a financial management app for your iPhone. It […]