Business & Finance
The next critical mineral source could be volcanic soup
Geologists are exploring whether magmatic brine can be tapped for dissolved treasure such as lithium, copper and cobalt.
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Financial Times
Business & Finance
Births in Germany fall to lowest for a decade
Declining rate will put downward pressure on labour force and economic growth, experts warn.
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Diamond market shows serious cracks from man-made stones
Miners are battling to whittle down the oversupply of gems.
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Mediterranean ports warn of overflowing storage yards in latest threat to supply chain
Operators say ports severely congested because of Red Sea disruptions.
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Concentrated power at the top of businesses remains a red flag
There remains a logic to separating functions of chair and chief executive.
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Rush for high voltage connectors will mean more cable hook-ups
Expect more deals after Prysmian’s acquisition of Encore Wire.
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How Sweden’s stock market became the envy of Europe
Deep pool of retail and institutional investors has helped Stockholm defy continent’s capital markets gloom.
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Europe restarts magnesium mining to counter reliance on China
US-backed Verde to invest $1bn in disused Romanian mine and begin production in 2027.
Business & Finance
Why size is not a reliable guide to investment success
Small-cap premium can disappear after periods of strong performance pulling down long-term average.
