A new study reveals a satellite providing 24/7 Earth surveillance relies on gallium, a rare mineral. China dominates over 95% of global primary gallium production, posing a strategic challenge as the US has sought similar capabilities for decades.
US Undersecretary Jacob Helberg discusses Washington's strategy to reduce dependence on China for rare earths and AI technology by rallying allies and securing alternative supply chains, citing past Chinese export controls that impacted allies like Japan and Europe.
Deux pilotes de Swiss ont été empêchés de prendre un vol depuis Genève en mai 2026 après avoir été signalés ivres la veille. Écartés de leur service à l'hôtel, ils sont remplacés et font l'objet d'une enquête interne pour violation des règles sur l'alcool.
CoinShares has introduced its inaugural UCITS exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Europe, tracking publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies. The Irish-domiciled fund, trading as MINE on Deutsche Börse Xetra, offers European investors exposure to the sector under the EU's harmonized regulatory framework.
El presidente de EE. UU., Donald Trump, firmó una orden ejecutiva imponiendo un arancel del 50% a la mayoría de productos canadienses, excluyendo energía y minerales. Canadá acusa a EE. UU. de violar el T-MEC y promete intensificar las conversaciones para resolver la disputa comercial.
Acqua Minerale San Benedetto si conferma per l'undicesimo anno consecutivo il primo gruppo nel mercato italiano del beverage analcolico, raggiungendo una quota a volume del 17,3% secondo la rilevazione GlobalData 2026. L'azienda detiene la leadership in diverse categorie, inclusi acqua minerale, tè freddo, bibite gassate no cole low calorie, toniche (Schweppes) e sport drink (Energade).
El Sindicato Nacional Minero denuncia que Orla Mining sigue intimidando a trabajadores en Zacatecas, a pesar de que el panel laboral del T-MEC acreditó el uso de crimen organizado. Una trabajadora fue amenazada tras su reinstalación, lo que constituye una violación a la libertad sindical.
USA:s president Trump har undertecknat en order om att införa tullar mot kanadensiska varor som bilar, alkohol och mejeriprodukter. Beslutet motiveras med diskriminering och rök från skogsbränder. Kanadas premiärminister Mark Carney fördömer åtgärderna som ensidiga och lovar att Kanada kommer att agera för att stärka landet.
O dólar à vista caiu 0,42% para R$ 5,089, impulsionado por juros altos no Brasil e valorização do petróleo. O Ibovespa registrou a quarta queda consecutiva, pressionado por mineradoras, enquanto o petróleo subiu devido às tensões no Oriente Médio e declarações de Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce dependence on China for defense-related critical minerals, directing military contractors to shift supply chains away from Beijing-linked sources by January 2027, citing national security in an era of great power competition.
O governo brasileiro, coordenado pelo MDIC, ampliará o Plano Brasil Soberano para proteger setores afetados por novas tarifas de 25% impostas pelos EUA sobre 18% das exportações. A medida, considerada política e injustificada, levou a tentativas de negociação com o governo Trump.
US President Donald Trump imposed additional 50% import tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement, effective 30 days after signing. The White House stated these tariffs are in response to Canada's "discriminatory treatment of American products."
Michael Saylor has joined the debate over Bitcoin's BIP-110 proposal, a temporary soft fork to restrict certain data uses, arguing it poses a greater risk than the problem it addresses. His intervention comes as signaling for BIP-110 remains low, making the current lock-in threshold mathematically unreachable and raising concerns about a potential chain split.
A economia brasileira cresceu 0,7% em maio, impulsionada pelo consumo das famílias, mas o Monitor do PIB da FGV aponta sinais de arrefecimento, com desaceleração no indicador de 12 meses e quedas nas exportações e investimentos.
Experts advise choosing electrolyte powders based on individual exercise levels and sweat loss, emphasizing sodium, carbohydrates, and sugar content while warning against high concentrations for daily use and potential stomach upset from certain ingredients.
Bitcoin miner IREN's shares rose 15.7% after the company increased its year-end AI cloud annualized run-rate revenue target to over $4 billion, securing $2.8 billion in new multi-year contracts with AI developers including Microsoft and Nvidia, and announcing significant capacity expansion plans.
Shares of several Bitcoin mining companies, including Hut 8 and IREN, surged after announcing significant AI infrastructure deals, reinforcing investor confidence in their pivot to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, despite underlying concerns about funding and insider stock sales.
Pesquisadores da Ueap e Unifap no Amapá utilizam camarões, que bioacumulam metais pesados, para mapear a contaminação por mercúrio, chumbo e arsênio do garimpo ilegal, alertando para riscos à saúde de comunidades ribeirinhas e buscando subsidiar políticas públicas.
Le salon aéronautique de Farnborough, qui s'ouvre au Royaume-Uni, sera dominé par les enjeux de défense, notamment le futur avion de combat européen, la course aux drones et la quête d'autonomie face aux États-Unis. L'Ukraine, avec ses innovations "éprouvées au combat", sera très présente, tandis que Boeing tentera de marquer son retour.
Mercados financeiros brasileiros encerraram a quinta-feira (16) em cautela, com o dólar subindo para R$ 5,098 devido ao fortalecimento externo e tarifas dos EUA. A bolsa recuou 1,24%, influenciada por aversão ao risco e incertezas domésticas, enquanto o petróleo caiu apesar das tensões no Oriente Médio.
A briefing to BHP investors by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) warns Australia's federal fuel tax break, worth $622m to BHP, is delaying the miner's decarbonisation efforts. The ACCR suggests removing the tax break would make electrification projects financially viable, raising questions about BHP's climate commitments and transparency.
A study in 'Defence Industry Conversion in China' highlights Yunnan province's role as an "irreplaceable gateway" to Indochinese resources. It proposes Yunnan as a land-based lifeline for critical mineral supply, mitigating China's reliance on the Strait of Malacca and enhancing supply-chain resilience.
A Polícia Civil apreendeu um caminhão com combustíveis e insumos destinados a garimpos ilegais na Terra Indígena Sararé, Mato Grosso. A região enfrenta conflitos por exploração de ouro, com 24,9% do território estadual sob influência de processos minerários.
Vídeo viral mostra homem tomando banho em fonte de água em chamas na Rússia. Especialista confirma fenômeno de gás inflamável (metano) escapando com a água, mas alerta para riscos de queimadura.
