Extreme metal

ThinkMarkets Introduces Spread Betting via Its Flagship Platform, ThinkTrader

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Setting up a spread betting account with ThinkMarkets is easy, involving a simple process through the ThinkPortal, where traders can select ThinkTrader as their platform and choose the Spread Betting option.

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  • Setting up a spread betting account with ThinkMarkets is easy, involving a simple process through the ThinkPortal, where traders can select ThinkTrader as their platform and choose the Spread Betting option.
  • For existing spread betting account users, ThinkMarkets has ensured a seamless transition to the new spread betting offering by allowing direct fund transfers from other platforms to the new ThinkTrader spread betting account.
  • Access to Global Markets: ThinkMarkets offers spread betting across a comprehensive range of markets, including Forex, Indices, and Precious Metals.
  • The launch of spread betting on ThinkTrader demonstrates ThinkMarkets' dedication to enhancing its trading ecosystem and its commitment to keep providing traders with diverse and innovative trading solutions.

Bloomberg Commodity Index 2024 Target Weights Announced

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Composed of 24 exchange-traded contracts on physical commodities, the new BCOM target weights become effective during the 2024 January Roll Period.

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  • Composed of 24 exchange-traded contracts on physical commodities, the new BCOM target weights become effective during the 2024 January Roll Period.
  • As a result of this year's reconstitution, there will be no commodity additions or deletions to BCOM.
  • Lead (LL) will remain in the index for 2024, however, it failed to meet the minimum threshold requirement in the first year.
  • Target weights of all BCOM components for 2024, as well as their comparative weights in 2023, are listed below:

Corvette Partners with APMEX to Provide Collectible Products

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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What does the Chevrolet Corvette, commonly known as “America’s sports car,” and APMEX, one of the largest e-commerce retailers for Precious Metals, have in common?

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  • What does the Chevrolet Corvette, commonly known as “America’s sports car,” and APMEX, one of the largest e-commerce retailers for Precious Metals, have in common?
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230628062058/en/
    They are both innovative industry leaders and now they are partnering to bring you a series of collectible rounds and bullion.
  • “As a car enthusiast myself, I am thrilled to announce this partnership,” said MC Garofalo, Director of eCommerce Experience at APMEX.
  • “We are proud to collaborate with APMEX and celebrate our history with these Precious Metal Corvette coins.”
    Not only do these products make great gifts or additions to collections; they are also unique investments to add to any portfolio.

Ground-Breaking New Footwear Company, FAST Sneaks, Slated to Launch Exclusive Collection by Renowned Artist Brendan Murphy

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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MIAMI, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 7, 2023, FAST Sneaks will launch its debut collection, FAST Sneaks Project, one-of-one collectible sneakers designed by contemporary artist, Brendan Murphy. Authenticated by Alitheon's Optical AI Technology, FeaturePrint®, this unprecedented fine art meets fashion collaboration features Murphy's distinct artistic formulas, transforming each 'rare pair' into a unique work of art for the discerning collector and sneaker enthusiast.  Co-founded by Murphy and longtime collector Christopher N. Harding, FAST Sneaks is the first footwear company to utilize artificial intelligence to ensure product authenticity and provenance.  Breaking through a crowded category with its technology driven innovation, FAST Sneaks Project's unparalleled customization revolutionizes bespoke luxury products, never been seen before.

Key Points: 
  • Co-founded by Murphy and longtime collector Christopher N. Harding , FAST Sneaks is the first footwear company to utilize artificial intelligence to ensure product authenticity and provenance.
  • Breaking through a crowded category with its technology driven innovation, FAST Sneaks Project's unparalleled customization revolutionizes bespoke luxury products, never been seen before.
  • FAST Sneaks Project marks Murphy's latest far-reaching evolution of blended abstract figurative forms, formulas and equations which create a pictorial spectrum of human emotion.
  • By partnering with Alitheon, FAST Sneaks upends the process of using additive solutions and revolutionizes a static sneaker market.

SUMITOMO CORPORATION AND SMX ENTER COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (Nasdaq: SMX; SMXWW), a company focused on digitising physical objects on the blockchain to enable a circular and closed loop economy, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive Commercial Agreement with Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world's leading general trading companies (Sogo shosha), for the exclusive, worldwide distribution to market and sell products for application in the Non-Ferrous Metals Market (all raw materials supply chain market segments of the Non-Ferrous Metals) as well as SMX's exclusive, worldwide reseller and sub licensor of the SMX's productsi and servicesii with respect to Customersiii in the Non-Ferrous Metals Market.  SMX in turn has agreed to not directly or indirectly, market or sell products or provide SMX products or service to customers or for application in the Non-Ferrous Metals Market during the term of this Commercial Agreement other than through Sumitomo, unless otherwise agreed. 

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  • Sumitomo Corporation to contribute to scale SMX's marker technology with stakeholders and organisations within the Non-Ferrous Metals Market.
  • SMX in turn has agreed to not directly or indirectly, market or sell products or provide SMX products or service to customers or for application in the Non-Ferrous Metals Market during the term of this Commercial Agreement other than through Sumitomo, unless otherwise agreed.
  • "Sumitomo Corporation is thrilled to pursue the collaboration globally in the Non-Ferrous Metals market with SMX by utilizing its unique technology.
  • "We are honored to be working collaboratively with Sumitomo, to help achieve a more sustainable and ethical world for Non-Ferrous Metals.

Members of the International Copper Association Pledge to Tackle Carbon Emissions to Achieve Net Zero by 2050

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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BRUSSELS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new roadmap launched today by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions.

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  • Members of the copper industry's leading trade association have set out ambitious plans to reach net zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and significantly cut Scope 3 emissions.
  • BRUSSELS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new roadmap launched today by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions.
  • Regarding Scope 3 emissions, members will work with value chain partners to reduce emissions 10 percent by 2030, 30-40 percent by 2040, and 60-70 percent by 2050.
  • The new roadmap, agreed to by International Copper Association members, clearly demonstrates the industry's collective ambition to go net zero by 2050, in a manner that transparently incorporates the global mining industry's best practices."

Members of the International Copper Association Pledge to Tackle Carbon Emissions to Achieve Net Zero by 2050

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Torrance Industrial Lead, Paris Agreement, Carbon footprint, Copper, Research, Antofagasta plc, Carbon, Extreme metal, Growth, Technology readiness level, CO2, Silent Scope 2, Mining, Heart, Freeport-McMoRan, Teck Resources, Policy, ICA, Carbon accounting, Freeport, Knowledge, Senior, Renewable energy, Aurubis

BRUSSELS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new roadmap launched today by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Members of the copper industry's leading trade association have set out ambitious plans to reach net zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and significantly cut Scope 3 emissions.
  • BRUSSELS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new roadmap launched today by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions.
  • Regarding Scope 3 emissions, members will work with value chain partners to reduce emissions 10 percent by 2030, 30-40 percent by 2040, and 60-70 percent by 2050.
  • The new roadmap, agreed to by International Copper Association members, clearly demonstrates the industry's collective ambition to go net zero by 2050, in a manner that transparently incorporates the global mining industry's best practices."

Hennessey’s 708-Hp Supercharged 'H700' Corvette C8 Extinguishes Z06

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Video – Hennessey Supercharged H700 C8 Corvette Stingray // Chassis Dyno Testing: WATCH

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  • Video – Hennessey Supercharged H700 C8 Corvette Stingray // Chassis Dyno Testing: WATCH
    Video – Hennessey Supercharged 700-hp C8 Corvette Stingray // TRACK TESTING: WATCH
    SEALY, Texas, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey , the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, and high-performance vehicle creator, has supercharged America's premier mid-engine sports car.
  • The new Hennessey Supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray, fitted with a muscular blower, vaults the standard midengined Stingray coupe to exotic car power and torque levels that surpass even the revered 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
  • In terms of power output, the supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray even outshines Chevrolet's flagship C8 Z06 whose naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter LT6 flat-plane crank V8 engine produces 670 bhp and 460 lb-ft.
    John Hennessey, founder and CEO: "The stock C8 Corvette Stingray is an extraordinary sports car, yet Chevrolet left some V8 performance on the table.
  • Video – Hennessey Supercharged H700 C8 Corvette Stingray // Chassis Dyno Testing: WATCH
    Video – Hennessey Supercharged 700-hp C8 Corvette Stingray // TRACK TESTING: WATCH

Sumitomo Corporation of Americas Makes Strategic Investment in IoT Software Company ClearBlade

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumitomo Corporation of Americas ("SCOA") announced today its investment in ClearBlade, an Internet of Things (IoT) company headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumitomo Corporation of Americas ("SCOA") announced today its investment in ClearBlade, an Internet of Things (IoT) company headquartered in Austin, Texas.
  • SCOA's investment will help the company expand its operations internationally and provide SCOA and affiliated companies' access to ClearBlade's world-class software.
  • Globally, Sumitomo Corporation is engaged in many digital transformation projects and we look forward to drawing on our experience and collaborating with ClearBlade.
  • ClearBlade, Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a privately held Internet of Things (IoT) software company.

Vale and GM Sign Long-Term Nickel Supply Agreement in Canada Critical to North American EV Supply Chain

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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This agreement secures for GM a supply of nickel sulfate from a U.S. free-trade partner to support its fast-growing EV production needs in North America.

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  • This agreement secures for GM a supply of nickel sulfate from a U.S. free-trade partner to support its fast-growing EV production needs in North America.
  • "This is a momentous agreement for Vale Base Metals that brings a key partner in GM into this first-of-its-kind facility for Canada and North America," said Vale Executive Vice President of Base Metals, Deshnee Naidoo.
  • This new agreement with Vale reinforces GM's leadership in building a secure and sustainable North America EV supply chain and will provide GM with significant supply of high-grade nickel sulfate from a low-carbon source."
  • "The signing of this agreement confirms that the biggest players in the industry want to invest here and enter our supply chain.