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Lakes Blue Energy opened Victorian government talks on the Wombat gas project, modelling a $605m NPV and 58% IRR with first gas targeted for early 2029. The reference case shows a 1.4-year payback at a $12/GJ gas price.
Dr. Loretta Chen takes the helm at Hawaiʻi's Plantation Village, tasked with broadening cultural programming and community ties beyond its current base.
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar under red alert as heavy rain triggers waterlogging. Palghar schools closed; local trains run on schedule; flights unaffected.
FireFly Metals reports 42m @ 6.1% CuEq and 9.8m @ 16.5% CuEq at Green Bay, feeding into economic studies. The high-grade core zone could boost early production economics.
Dollar holds at 104.20 as traders focus on Friday's payrolls report. Yen intervention jitters keep USD/JPY capped near 38-year lows. Euro, sterling steady. Payrolls set the next catalyst.
Galilee Energy (ASX:GLL) has started drilling the Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, targeting 13.7 BCF of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate. The next catalyst is electric logging of the Tweedle formations in August.
Sentinel Metals (ASX: SNM) buys Nevada's Big Springs gold project from Capricorn Metals (ASX: CMM) for $26M, adding 1.01Moz resource and near-term production optionality.
Kaoko Metals discovered high-grade copper at Bootless in Namibia, expanding the Chalkos project. CEO Gerard O'Donovan outlines next steps with drilling planned for Q3.
Foreign investors pulled $137B from Asian equities in H1, LSEG data shows. Nifty held 24,000. Friday's NFP will shape dollar direction and EM flows.
New 16-person camp at Briggs copper project doubles on-site capacity, enabling a second drill rig and accelerating pre-feasibility work toward a 70% earn-in.
Lummis cites 16 anti-crime provisions in the CLARITY Act, pushing back against Warren's claims of weak oversight. The bill's fate in the next 60 days is a binary catalyst for crypto markets.
The 24-year-old executive search firm will be owned by two current partners after the founders exit. The deal keeps the firm independent and ensures continuity for clients.
Ohio authorities rescued 16 children from a single room in Hamden, calling conditions worse than livestock. Four family members face child endangerment charges.
Northern Star names successors but the shareholder pact leaves a takeover path open, a gap that fund managers flagged during the succession process.
Folarin Balogun's two goals against Paraguay triggered a Solana-based meme token and Coinbase prediction markets on his tournament goal tally, blending sports fandom with crypto speculation.
Stablecoin-powered card spending crossed $10B in cumulative deposits by July 1, up 82% YTD. Monthly volumes hit $833M in May, with Jupiter Mobile reporting 65% user growth.
Europe's heat dome threatens energy grids, crops, and insurance losses. India's heat action plans offer a proven risk mitigation model. Markets should watch infrastructure strain and commodity prices.
VHM secures $40M convertible note and 18-year offtake with Iluka for Goschen rare earths. The deal funds pre-FID work and locks in a strategic buyer. Next marker: FID.
India’s electricity consumption rose 34% in six years. Conductor makers like Laser Power see ₹3,243 crore order book as grid upgrades drive demand for high-capacity lines. What to watch.
Age Care Labs raises ₹85 crore as part of a ₹250 crore Series B round. The startup targets India's 40 million urban seniors with at-home care, assisted living, and specialized services.
India's top firms from Axis Bank to PwC embed AI implementation in leadership appraisals. How 5-15% KPI weight and the bell curve reshape executive reviews.
Dr Reddy's chairman warns data protection rules tied to foreign investment could delay generic drug access. He proposes a national innovation mission with procurement reform.
Trump made $1.2B from crypto ventures as 764K of his supporters lost $380M on digital assets. The disclosure fuels conflict-of-interest questions ahead of SEC rule changes.
Rupee fell 0.6% to 95.24, the steepest drop in two weeks. Dollar strength drove the move, with importers facing higher costs and exporters gaining. RBI intervention appears limited.
Crypto has poured $189M into the 2026 U.S. midterms, surpassing 2024 totals. The CLARITY Act remains stuck — the next Congress decides its fate.
Metal Hawk won two contested ballots for exploration licences at Mt Percy, expanding its position along the Keith-Kilkenny Shear Zone in WA's northeast Goldfields.
Robinhood launched a blockchain for real-world assets. Adoption and regulatory hurdles remain. HOOD Alpha Score 44. Watch developer activity and Canada/UK rules.
Prospect Resources' 400m step-out at Nyungu Central hit copper continuation, reshaping Mumbezhi's scale. Phase 3 assays and a scoping study due H2 2026 are the next catalysts.
The president's 927-page ethics filing shows over $1B from crypto ventures, raising conflict-of-interest questions as his administration pushes lighter-touch regulation.
The August 2026 Singapore Savings Bond yields 2.06% over 10 years, down from 2.11% in July. The one-year exit yield holds at 1.46%. Applications open Aug. 2-25.