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Fire at Pier in Northern Brasil causes problems for Vale
A fire at Vale's Pier 4S shiploader at the Ponta da Madeira Sea Terminal (TPPM) in Maranhão state - where the company ships high-grade Carajas ore - could impact the company's iron ore shipping capacity. Ponta da Madeira is one of Vale's key assets and one of …
No increase of consumption among young adults in California
Adult cannabis use in California has brought some changes to the state, including easier access to needed medicine and a thriving cannabis tourism scene. However, there has been no significant increase in cannabis use among young adults since legalization …
Tech stocks should be viewed with caution
While the stock market remained pretty untouched after last week's debacle in Washington, DC when pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol, there may very well be consequences - at least for the tech companies that long behind the market rally. As part of his …
Telegram and Signal strongly expand their user base
While Whatsapp has come under fire for promising to share your data with owner Facebook, arguably more secure messaging apps Signal and Telegram have come under fire after the deadly riot on Capitol Hill last week. To date, dozens of people have been arrested …
NGOs demand closure of Colombian coal mine
A coalition of human rights and environmental NGOs led by the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) calls on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to close the Cerrejón coal project in Colombia, which is owned by Anglo American (LON: AAL) , …
Dispensary in Michigan hands out free cannabis for vaccines
A Michigan pharmacy came up with an incredibly creative idea to get people excited about the concept of vaccination: They offer free cannabis to those who want to get vaccinated. Greenhouse of Walled Lake in Michigan calls their campaign "Pot for Shots" and is …
China will see the first deliveries of Tesla´s Model Y
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has begun shipping its Model Y crossover, made in Shanghai, China. This is a major milestone for the company in the fast growing electric vehicle market. Deliveries started on Monday, according to Xinhua News Agency, but it is unclear …
First Majestic Silver with record silver production in Q4
The mine closings in the first half of 2020 appear to have had no material impact on First Majestic Silver (NYSE: AG) production as the company ended the year on a strong note and hit the high end of its production forecast. In a statement on Wednesday, the …
An extended lockdown in German will have bitter consequences on economy
Germany's extended shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus will put a strain on Europe's largest economy, but not stall. The Ifo Economic Institute is forecasting growth of 3% for the second quarter. Chancellor Angela Merkel and the 16 federal states …
Geely and Baidu start wide-reaching cooperation
Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) partners with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. together to manufacture electric cars for the Chinese market, a source familiar with the matter reported. The move deepens the internet giant's foray into the auto industry as its core …