Rupert Resources has chosen Ausenco Engineering to spearhead the feasibility study for the Ikkari gold project in Northern Finland. The engineering company was selected for its expertise in designing and executing gold processing plants similar in scale to Ikkari, with a particular focus on operating in cold climates. The feasibility study is due to be completed by the end of the first half of 2027 (H1 2027). The project layout, which closely aligns with the pre-feasibility study (PFS), has been finali ...

This story was originally published on MedTech Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily MedTech Dive newsletter. Medtronic will lay off 81 employees from a facility in Northridge, California, that works on diabetes devices, according to a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice, filed Feb. 5. The cuts will go into effect on April 7. Medtronic does not plan to close the entire facility, but to restructure certain operations, according to a WARN letter. The af ...

The other issue is how the home is marketed, with older owners more likely to use private transactions that never hit the multiple listing service, limiting bidding pressure and often drawing investor buyers. That matters more when buyers have choices, especially in Sun Belt metros where supply has surged and the seller-buyer gap is stark—Austin was cited at roughly 128% more sellers than buyers, with Fort Lauderdale around 125% and Nashville near 111%.Trending: Explore Jeff Bezos-backed Arrived Homes and s ...

While silver inventories on COMEX continue to decline, Binance’s newly launched gold and silver perpetual futures have already surpassed $70 billion in trading volume within weeks. The sharp convergence across metals and crypto derivatives markets signals surging demand for 24/7 synthetic exposure to precious metals. Physical Silver Tightens as 24/7 Derivatives Demand Accelerates Across Crypto and Metals Markets Binance recorded over $70 billion in trading volume across its XAU/USDT and XAG/USDT perpetu ...

Private capital firm Blue Owl Capital, with over $307 billion in assets under management, has permanently halted investor redemptions at a retail-focused private debt fund. The suspension has triggered concerns among economists. Furthermore, it has raised a key question about whether the private credit market could impact the broader crypto market. Everything to Know About Blue Owl’s Redemption Changes According to Bloomberg, the private credit firm has seen a rise in withdrawal requests in recent month ...

US-based Origis Energy has announced that the 500MW-direct current (MWdc) three-phased Swift Air Solar complex in Texas, US, is fully commissioned and operational. The three solar power facilities will provide support to oil and gas company Occidental's operations in West Texas, including the STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility. The entire project represents an investment exceeding $650m in Ector County and the broader West Texas region. Oxy Low Carbon Ventures vice-president Joe Lavoy said: “New power ...

It's been a dismal year for the crypto market. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 25% for the year, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 36% (as of Feb. 19). With these two market bellwethers struggling to find their footing, almost no major cryptocurrencies are in the green. But there is one sector of the crypto market that is booming right now: gold-backed stablecoins. The two leaders here are Tether Gold (CRYPTO: XAUT) and PAX Gold (CRYPTO: PAXG). Together, they account for 90% of the gold-backed stablecoin ...

Treasuries fell as investors braced for key US inflation data, capping a week shaped by hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve and tensions between the US and Iran that sent oil prices higher. Yields on two-year bonds — more sensitive to changes in monetary policy — rose two basis points to 3.47%, while those on the 10-year ticked one basis point higher to 4.07%. Most Read from Bloomberg The small moves suggest traders are reluctant to make large bets ahead of the release of PCE data — the Federal Re ...

This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Despite 2025’s softer labor market, recruiters saw a sharp increase in cost-per-application and cost-per-hire, according to the Recruitment Marketing Benchmark Report, released Feb. 17 from recruitment marketing platform Appcast. Candidate apply rates stayed high, the report indicated. In particular, apply rates for office roles rose significantly, per the repor ...

For years, loading up on the biggest US technology stocks delivered a steady stream of riches — and avoiding them was a surefire ticket to the unemployment rolls. In 2026, the opposite has been true. Mutual fund managers who cut exposure to the volatile tech stocks that have roiled markets this year have been on a tear. Nearly 60% of large-cap mutual funds are outperforming their benchmarks, the highest share since 2007, according to data from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Large-cap core and growth managers ha ...