Resource Development

Business

CNX Resources Charts Steady Course Through 2026, Eyes Long-Term Demand Over Short-Term Price Spikes

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, CNX Resources outlined a disciplined capital strategy for 2026, emphasizing operational resilience amid severe weather and providing updates on its deep Utica shale program, RNG initiatives, and hedging posture. Management signaled a focus on long-term infrastructure catalysts rather than chasing volatile spot gas prices.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Blackstone in Advanced Talks for Major Stake in Hong Kong's New World Development

Shares and bonds of New World Development surged after reports that Blackstone is in advanced talks to become its largest shareholder, a potential lifeline for the embattled Hong Kong property giant and a signal of shifting sentiment in the city's real estate market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Aeris Resources Surges on Strong Production, Debt Clearance; But Is the Rally Overextended?

Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) shares have soared following a robust December quarter report featuring record copper-equivalent output and full repayment of a A$50 million debt facility. The operational momentum has fueled a dramatic 350% one-year shareholder return, yet analysts are divided on whether the stock's current price accurately reflects its underlying value or has overshot fundamentals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Seabridge Gold Advances KSM Development, Announces Strategic Spin-Out of Valor Gold

Seabridge Gold reports significant on-site progress at its flagship KSM project while unveiling plans to spin out its Courageous Lake asset into a new publicly traded company, Valor Gold, distributing shares to existing shareholders.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Sun Silver's High-Grade Nevada Assays Bolster Project Potential, Antimony Discovery Adds Critical Minerals Edge

Recent drill results from Sun Silver's Maverick Springs project in Nevada have delivered high-grade silver and gold intercepts, alongside a meaningful discovery of antimony mineralization. This development strengthens the geological model for the large inferred resource and introduces a critical-minerals dimension, potentially reshaping the project's value proposition for shareholders.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ivanhoe Electric: A Copper Play Powered by Proprietary Tech

Amid soaring demand for critical minerals, Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is advancing its flagship Arizona copper project while commercializing its unique Typhoon geophysical survey system, positioning the company at the intersection of resource development and technology.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Carlsberg Exits Tibetan Brewery Venture, Ceding Full Control to Local Partner

Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NovaGold's Valuation Puzzle: High Hopes for Donlin Gold Clash with Recent Market Volatility

Shares of NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG) have tumbled roughly 20% in the past week, reigniting debate over the gold developer's premium valuation. While long-term shareholders have seen stellar returns, the recent pullback forces a fresh look at the risks and rewards priced into its ambitious Donlin project.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kuya Silver's Record Output at Bethania Fuels Expansion Hopes, But Valuation Questions Loom

Kuya Silver reports a record quarterly production haul from its Bethania silver mine alongside accelerated underground development, drawing investor focus. However, a premium valuation against a backdrop of ongoing losses presents a complex picture for the junior miner.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Li Auto Shifts Gears: From Self-Driving Cars to Humanoid Robots in Major AI Pivot

Chinese EV maker Li Auto announces a significant organizational overhaul, dissolving its dedicated autonomous driving team to focus resources on 'embodied intelligence' and humanoid robotics, signaling a bold strategic realignment.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Japan's Deep-Sea Breakthrough: Rare Earth Minerals Retrieved from 6,000-Meter Depths in Pacific

Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Intuit Doubles Down on Accounting's Future: New Talent Pipeline and Streamlined Background Checks

Intuit expands its ecosystem with a dual-pronged strategy, launching a career development program for accounting students while integrating Checkr's background check services directly into its payroll and enterprise platforms, aiming to solidify its role from talent cultivation to HR operations.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Executive Moves: January Sees Key HR Leadership Shifts at Chipotle, Bridgestone and Beyond

The new year kicked off with significant personnel changes in the human resources executive suite, highlighting strategic expansions of roles and notable returns to former companies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Silver Storm Mining's High-Stakes Pitch: Can Valuation Justify the Hype Ahead of Vancouver Conference?

As Silver Storm Mining prepares to take the stage at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, investors are weighing its staggering 174% three-month surge against a premium valuation and no revenue. The spotlight is on CEO Gregory McKenzie to convince the market the story is worth the price.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SLB Secures Major Five-Year PDO Contracts for Oman's Block-6, Bolstering Local Manufacturing and Long-Term Services

SLB has won significant five-year contracts from Petroleum Development Oman for the giant Block-6 field. The deals mandate local wellhead manufacturing and deploy advanced recovery technologies, anchoring SLB's long-term service role and supporting Omani job creation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Slovenia Taps Planet Labs for Satellite Data, as Market Weighs High-Flying Valuation

Planet Labs secures a strategic enterprise agreement with the Slovenian government, expanding its public sector footprint with applications in agriculture, urban development, and disaster preparedness. The deal comes as investors scrutinize the company's premium market valuation amidst growing competition in the Earth observation sector.

Jan 30, 2026

World

TotalEnergies to Resume $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project as Security Improves

After a three-year suspension due to insurgent violence, TotalEnergies and Mozambique have agreed to restart one of Africa's largest natural gas developments, raising hopes for economic transformation amid lingering risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Siemens Healthineers Bets on Irish Innovation with New €10 Million R&D Hub

The medtech giant inaugurates a Centre of Excellence in Swords, aiming to accelerate development of its Atellica diagnostic systems and bolster Ireland's life sciences sector amid strategic corporate shifts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

VEON Doubles Down on Uzbekistan: Telecom Giant Opens New Cyber Hub and Launches AI Venture

VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Agilysys Shares Tumble Despite Revenue Beat as Costs Dent Profits; Analysts Probe Growth Strategy

Hospitality tech provider Agilysys saw its stock price drop sharply post-earnings, even as Q4 revenue topped estimates. Higher development costs squeezed profits, though CEO highlighted strong subscription growth in key segments. Analysts are now scrutinizing the pace of major rollouts and efficiency gains.

Feb 2, 2026