At 100 Years Old, Caterpillar’s Growth Focuses on Powering Data Centers
At 100 years old, Caterpillar’s growth is now led by powering data centers As the storied construction giant celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2025, Caterpillar’s growth has evolved to fit the economic zeitgeist—now much of its new business is focused on powering the data center boom. In fact, 2024 was the first year the “energy […]
Federal Oil and Gas Leasing and Its Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions | American Enterprise Institute
Federal Oil and Gas Leasing and Greenhouse Gas Emissions | American Enterprise Institute In a recent paper, Brian C. Prest of Resources for the Future asks “How Much Would Expanding Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Increase Global Carbon Emissions?” I shunt aside here a critique of Prest’s methodological approaches. What is interesting is the utter absence in his analysis of […]
Market Analysis and Forecast for Black Mass Recycling: Size and Share Projections Through 2033
Black Mass Recycling Market Size, Share and Forecast to 2033 The Expanding Landscape of Black Mass Recycling: Opportunities and Challenges The black mass recycling market is experiencing a significant transformation. Valued at approximately USD 13.02 billion in 2024, it is projected to soar to USD 51.55 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate […]
Sprott Predicts Gold and Silver Price Surge Due to Central Banks and USD Decline
Central bank buying and a falling US dollar are supporting the gold price. Credit: Adobe Stock The gold price’s sustained rally through the first half of 2025 reflects deeper shifts in global financial power, with central banks accelerating a move away from the US dollar and into bullion as a geopolitical hedge, according to the […]
Turkish Companies Set to Begin Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration in Pakistan – Eurasia Business News
Turkish Firms to Launch Oil and Gas Exploration Offshore Pakistan – Eurasia Business News By Alexander Miller, consultant in energy markets. Eurasia Business News, July 10, 2025. Article n°1608. Turkish companies are set to begin joint offshore oil and natural gas exploration off the coast of Pakistan following a landmark agreement signed in April 2025 between the state-run […]
International Battery Metals Upgrades to OTCQB Market, Enhancing Access for U.S. Investors
International Battery Metals Uplists to OTCQB Market, Expands US Investor Access Introduction: A New Chapter for International Battery Metals Ltd. On July 8, 2025, International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBAT) achieved a significant milestone by successfully uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market. This strategic move not only enhances the company’s visibility in the increasingly competitive lithium […]
Ghana Establishes Task Force to Combat Gold Smuggling Losses
Adobe stock image. Ghana President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday launched a task force backed by security forces to address illegal gold trading, as Africa’s top producer seeks to recover billions of dollars lost to smuggling. The task force is Ghana’s first national anti-gold smuggling initiative. The government has previously launched efforts to sanitize artisanal […]
Inside CVS’s Ambitious AI Healthcare Strategy—and the Tech Chief’s Unexpected Caution for the Industry
Inside CVS’s bold AI health care plan—and the tech chief’s surprising warning for the industry The global AI health care market is soaring. It’s reportedly expected to reach over $180 billion in value by 2030. Whether to ease the administrative burden on physicians, serve as the first point of contact for patients, or rapidly integrate […]
US Copper Prices Reach Record High Following Trump’s 50% Tariff Announcement
Copper prices in US hit record high after Trump announces 50% tariff | Trump tariffs Copper prices hit a record high in the US after Donald Trump announced he would impose a 50% tariff on the industrial metal, in the latest escalation of his trade war. Trump said before a cabinet meeting on Tuesday: “Today […]
Transforming Olivine into Valuable NMC Battery Materials
Turning Olivine Into Valuable NMC Battery Components Olivine, a mineral often overlooked in the geological and industrial realms, might be on the brink of transformation into a pivotal player in sustainable technology. Typically characterized by its olive-brown to yellow-green hues, olivine is believed to be the most abundant mineral in Earth’s upper mantle. While its […]