Biren Technology, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chip developer seen as a potential rival to industry leader NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), is making preparations for an initial public offering (IPO). The South China Morning Post reported that the Shanghai-based company has recently begun the IPO process by enlisting the services of Guotai Junan Securities, one of the...

The BRICS nations, originally composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, are looking to establish a new reserve currency backed by a basket of their respective currencies. The potential BRICS currency would allow these nations to assert their economic independence while competing with the existing international financial system. The current system is dominated...

Gold has long been considered a store of wealth, and the gold price often makes its biggest gains during turbulent times as investors look for cover in this safe-haven asset. The 21st century has so far been heavily marked by episodes of economic and sociopolitical upheaval. Uncertainty has pushed the precious metal to record highs...

Offtake agreements play a critical role in obtaining project financing for high capital expenditures, such as manufacturing plants or processing facilities. From early-stage enterprises to more mature businesses, cash flow challenges can make it difficult to secure loans to finance infrastructure projects. This type of contract can go a long way to mitigate risk in...

Stefan Gleason, CEO of Money Metals Exchange, shared his thoughts on gold and silver, including what factors are driving the metals right now and how investors can get the best value when making physical purchases. ‘Other than looking at gold bars, people would be well served by shifting more to silver in the current environment....

With batteries being the most costly component of electric vehicles (EVs), it is clear why EV makers are looking for ways to secure supply of key metals such as lithium. Despite a current global slump, demand for EVs is expected to continue trending upward going forward as the world moves away from fossil fuels to...

As the world continues to embrace digital currencies and blockchain technology, the cryptocurrency industry is solidifying its position on a broad scale as a key part of the global economy. Six months in, 2024 has already been a big year for crypto, with milestones including a new all-time high for the Bitcoin price, and the...

John Feneck, portfolio manager and consultant at Feneck Consulting, shared his latest thoughts on the gold sector, saying that with the yellow metal’s price reaching all-time highs now is a good time to buy gold stocks. ‘Gold has now trended higher for months. Last year it was forming a base at US$1,900 (per ounce), this...

CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt:T2N, OTCQX:CTLHF), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, participated in the Centre for Copper and Mining Studies (‘CESCO’) seminar in Santiago, a prominent annual seminar for the mining sector in Chile, and received public support from the local indigenous community for its Laguna Verde project....

Indigenous community leader publicly endorses Laguna Verde project at key mining seminar in Santiago, Chile CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL)(Frankfurt:T2N)(OTCQX:CTLHF), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, participated in the Centre for Copper and Mining Studies (‘CESCO’) seminar in Santiago, a prominent annual seminar for the mining sector in Chile, and received...