Barrick Employees Detained in Mali as Mining Sector Tensions Escalate

The ongoing disputes between the Malian government and international mining companies continue to intensify as Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD,TSX:ABX) recently confirmed four Malian employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex had been arrested. Barrick reported on November 26 that the employees had again been detained and charged pending trial. The company stated it refutes the charges, and…

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The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in 4 maps and charts

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is a major diplomatic breakthrough that follows 13 months of escalating conflict, upheaval and displacement in Lebanon. It starts a 60-day truce that the US and other stakeholders hope will be permanent. In that time, troops from both sides will retreat from southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese military…

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Biden Administration Awards Intel US$7.9 Billion for Semiconductor Sector Growth

The Biden-Harris administration has announced a US$7.87 billion funding agreement with Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) under the CHIPS Incentives Program as part of its efforts to bolster the US semiconductor manufacturing industry. The award represents one of the most substantial semiconductor manufacturing investments facilitated by the CHIPS for America program. Intel plans to invest over US$90 billion…

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High-Grade Gold & Copper Assays at Thorpe Prospect

Artemis Resources Limited (‘Artemis’ or the ‘Company’) (ASX/AIM: ARV) is pleased to provide an update on further exploration undertaken on the 100% owned Karratha Gold Project in the West Pilbara region of Western Australia. Highlights: ROCK CHIP SAMPLING ASSAYS RETURN GRADES OF UP TO 45.8 G/T GOLD AND 10.3% COPPER AT THORPE PROSPECT SURFACE GOLD…

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