At the 2026 G7 Summit, nickel was selected as one of two pilot critical minerals for a new traceability and supply chain framework, emphasizing trusted sourcing and investment. First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp.'s Pipestone XL project in Newfoundland offers a unique nickel-cobalt alloy, awaruite, which can be processed with low environmental impact and supports G7 goals to reduce reliance on dominant suppliers like China and Indonesia. The G7 also committed to mobilizing public and private capital to build processing capacity and established a Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance to coordinate efforts. This positions First Atlantic's project as a strategic North American source for industries including batteries, stainless steel, aerospace, and defense.
Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
The US government announced it will impose a new 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol starting next Wednesday, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. This tariff excludes major Brazilian exports like oil, beef, coffee, and aircraft parts. The move fol...
Alibaba and Baidu shares rose after Apple received approval from China's Cyberspace Administration to include Apple Intelligence, integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model and Baidu's AI features into Apple devices in China. This partnership allows users t...
Ondo Finance has introduced the first tokenized stock representations backed by DTCC tokenized entitlements, joining major financial firms in a significant tokenization initiative. This move highlights Ondo's unique position in building infrastructur...
Leading Japanese companies, startups, and research institutions are developing specialized AI models using NVIDIA Nemotron open models to address Japan's unique language, industrial, and workforce challenges. These AI applications range from enterpri...
