2 h. ago U.S. border wall expansion includes $4.5B in new contracts, says DHS

Expansion plans for the "Smart Wall" system along the southwest United States border will include 10 new construction contracts worth $4.5 billion, according to the DHS.

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28 h. ago Namib Minerals Reaffirms and Expands Collaboration with WSP for Feasibility Studies to Advance Expansion Plans

NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Namib Minerals (“Namib Minerals” or “the Company”), (Nasdaq: NAMM), an established African Gold producer with a portfolio of mining and exploration assets in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo, is pleased to announce that it has re-engaged WSP, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, […]

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31 h. ago Aramco Delays Chemical Expansion Plans on Weak Oil, Asia Focus

Saudi Aramco has put three chemicals expansion projects on hold as weaker oil prices squeeze local spending and it prioritizes international investments, according to people familiar with the situation.

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1 week ago DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash is expanding its offerings, adding restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in some U.S. markets. The San Francisco-based company, already the largest U.S. delivery provider, announced its expansion plans Tuesday, saying it wants to bring even more business to the merchants it works with and stay ahead of ever-increasing customer demand. DoorDash’s […]

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1 week ago Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Data from Highest

Clinical data was reported for the first time in patients receiving an 8 mg dose per injection (Cohort 9 of the dose escalation portion of RESOLVE), the highest dose planned in this trial. Patients in Cohort 9 experienced the largest improvements in tissue health outcomes and eosinophil reduction observed to date. RESOLVE Safety Committee and […]

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1 week ago Park Hyatt Celebrates Over Four Decades of Personalized Luxury with Landmark Global Brand Expansion Plans on the Horizon and Compelling Campaign

Recent and anticipated openings in Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Los Cabos, Tokyo and more mark a milestone year for Hyatt’s most iconic luxury brand, underscored by its belief that “Luxury is Personal” CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announces that the Park Hyatt brand’s commitment to personalized luxury is reflected not only in its philosophy to […]

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1 week ago Largo Corporate update on Sustained Operational Progress and Sales Impact of US Tariffs and Short

All amounts expressed are in U.S. dollars, denominated by “$”. Annual production on track with vanadium pentoxide production of 931 tonnes in August and 856 tonnes in July and ilmenite plant expansion currently targeting October 2025 commissioning Limited working capital has delayed the release of inventory under the Company’s inventory financing facilities for delivery to […]

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2 w. ago Indigenous groups criticize Ecuador’s $47 billion oil expansion plan in Amazon

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Seven Indigenous groups in Ecuador’s Amazon have denounced a government plan to offer dozens of blocks of land for oil exploration, saying it threatens their ancestral lands and violates constitutional protections. The criticism targets a plan from the Ministry of Energy and Mines in August to auction the rights for 49 […]

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3 w. ago Teck Deal With Anglo Faces Indigenous Challenge on Smelter Plan

An Indigenous group in Canada vows to bring political and legal challenges against Teck Resources Ltd.’s merger with Anglo American Plc, unless the companies consult with them over expansion plans for a smelter in southern British Columbia.

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3 w. ago New automated kiosks in Ontario will pay you for your old phone

EcoATM, a global leader in electronics recycling, officially launched in Canada through a partnership with Walmart.According to the company's press release, the initial launch will see 13 kiosks open in Walmarts across the Greater Toronto Area, mainly in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Burlington, with plans for further expansion.A report from the CBC states that Canadians generated nearly one million tonnes of e-waste in the year 2020 alone, with the e-waste per person jumping from 8.3 kilograms in 2000 to 25.3 kilograms. CBC's figure projects that the total e-waste per year will reach 1.2 million tonnes by the year 2030.According to Statcan, only 16 per cent of Canadian households returned an unwanted phone to a supplier. In the same survey, 14 per cent of households had an unwanted computer they needed to dispose of, while cellphones and televisions also had the same percentage.EcoATM has about 6,500 recycling kiosks across the United St...

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