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Geopolitics, Energy, and AI Set to Shake Metals Markets in 2026
2026 looks complicated for metals and mining. Geopolitics, energy changes, and cautious investment will shape the year. That is the view from Wood Mackenzie. Peter Schmitz, who leads global copper research, said the shift from molecules to electrons keeps metals in demand. But politics and careful spending will set the pace. China and U.S. Two
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Dominion Energy Can Resume $11 Billion Virginia Wind Project After Court Win
Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE: D) can restart construction on its offshore wind project in Virginia while continuing its legal fight against a federal stop-work order. A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the government from enforcing the order. Judge Rules in Favor of Dominion United States District Judge Jamar Walker
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South Korea Considers Major Shift in Crypto Hack Liability
South Korea is debating whether crypto exchanges should be on the hook when users lose money in hacks. A proposal from lawmaker Park Seong-hoon would move financial responsibility away from users and onto the exchanges themselves. What the Change Actually Does Right now, users usually have to prove an exchange failed to protect their assets.
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Corvus’ Experimental Drug Delivers Strong Results in Hard-to-Treat AD
Corvus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CRVS) announced encouraging results from cohort 4 of its Phase 1 trial of soquelitinib in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The data show good safety and efficacy, similar to earlier cohorts, and suggest longer treatment may improve responses. Cohort 4 Results Cohort 4 included 12 patients on soquelitinib and 12 on placebo.
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Quantum Computers Could Break Bitcoin, Threatening Its Security
Quantum Computing Poses a Big Threat to Bitcoin There’s growing worry that quantum computers could shake up cryptocurrencies. Experts say that once these machines hit the mainstream, maybe within a decade they could break the math behind most of today’s encryption. Regular computers take a long time to solve certain problems that secure digital money.
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Bitfarms Appoints Edie Hofmeister Chair, Eyes U.S. Growth
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) has named Edie Hofmeister as Chair of the Board. Brian Howlett steps down from the Chair role but remains on the Board as an Independent Director. The timing makes sense. The company is planning to redomicile to the U.S., and Hofmeister’s experience with U.S. corporate law and public markets should help. Who
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Sandvik Powers Vale Copper Projects with Next-Gen Autonomous Drill Technology
Sandvik (SAND.ST) will provide 16 surface drills equipped for autonomous operation under its AutoMine® system to Vale Base Metals’ copper projects in Brazil. The order, mostly booked in the second and third quarters of 2025, with the remainder scheduled for 2026, includes nine DR416i rotary blasthole rigs and seven Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) rigs, along
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Gmail’s New AI Inbox Could Help You Manage Emails Faster
Google is testing a new feature in Gmail called AI Inbox. Basically, it scans your emails, picks out the important bits, and points out tasks so you don’t have to spend ages scrolling. It sounds useful, especially if your inbox is a mess. For example, it might notice a dentist appointment in an email and
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Breakthrough Upgrade at Jervois São Paulo Refinery Led by Ausenco
Ausenco has begun mobilising its technical team for the Jervois project in São Paulo. Around 50 professionals will be assigned to the work, covering civil engineering, electromechanical assembly, health and safety, quality, project controls, and overall project management. Some of the team is already operating from Ausenco’s Belo Horizonte office, while others will move to
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From Mine to Cloud: How Rio Tinto’s Nuton Technology Powers Data Centers
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) is making waves with a new partnership. The company will supply Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN) with copper from its Johnson Camp mine in Arizona using Nuton technology. This process uses microbes to extract copper directly from ore. What is striking is that it is now being deployed at industrial scale,
