China reveals world's first 'meltdown-proof' thorium reactor

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Chinese scientists have reached a clean energy breakthrough by adding new fuel to an already operating thorium reactor. The 2-megawatt experimental reactor is located in the Gobi Desert.

27 Apr 2025 Italian Italy News

A mountain of unsold diamonds. De Beers stocks at warning levels

De Beers finds itself with record-high diamond inventories. According to the Financial Times, weak demand and competition from synthetic diamonds are jeopardizing the company's future. ⁠HERE ARTICLE FOR MORE DETAILS⁠ (in italian)

12 Jan 2025 18 min

Gold for weapons: the brutal war in Sudan that nobody cares about

Arms manufacturers from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Russia are profiting heavily from the bloody conflict in Sudan. Read more... (in italian)

23 Jan 2025 17 min

Russia Controls Ukrainian Lithium. A Big Blow to EU's Energy Future

The Russians have seized two of Ukraine’s four lithium deposits, jeopardizing Europe’s access to essential green energy raw materials. Read more (in italian)

17 Jan 2025 13 min

Alcoa shares plunge, but signs of recovery

Alcoa stock has fallen dramatically in value over the past few years. Analysts believe the stock is undervalued by 25%.

15 Jan 2025 12 min

What are the rare metals and why are so important?

Rare metals have come to the attention of the public with the advent of the new century and with the development of the latest technologies. To understand what they are and how important they are in our lives listen to this Podcast. Read more (in italian)…

18 Jan 2025 12 min