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Kobo Resources
Investing News Network
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August 18, 2025
Investor Insight With promising early drill results, favourable jurisdictional dynamics and strong institutional backing, Kobo Resources presents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to high-value gold exploration in West...
Mexico Overtakes Brazil as Latin America’s Startup Investment Hub For First Time in Over a Decade
The Rio Times
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August 14, 2025
For the first time in more than a decade, Mexico has pulled ahead of Brazil as the main destination for startup investment in Latin America. Official data from the Latin American Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) shows that in the first half of...
Through Fertilizer Expansion, Dangote Is Building World’s Largest Plant – Edwin
Daily Independent
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August 19, 2025
1 Mr. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Group, in this exclusive interview with SYLVESTER ENOGHASE, sheds light on the conglomerate’s ambitious expansion of its fertilizer plant into the world’s largest, the company’s strategic pivot...
EC$112.6 million reduction in revenue and grants for first half of 2025
Now Grenada
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August 18, 2025
by Linda Straker EC$627.7 million collected in revenue and grants from January to June 2025 -$30.4 million Overall Balance, year-to-date, “significantly better than -$79.0 million targeted for the period For June 2025, CBI revenue was EC$10.5...
The Inquisition in Mexico was cruel, but misunderstood
Mexico News Daily
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August 17, 2025
In 1478, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed a group of officials to Seville. These were the first inquisidores, appointed by Pope Sixtus IV and entrusted with saving the soul of Spain. The Inquisition was an organised body, led by a...
These are the Caribbean’s most peaceful island escapes
The Times
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Sure, there’s one side to the Caribbean that’s all clubbing, whopping all-inclusives and casinos — but with more than 7,000 islands scattered across a vast sea, there are still plenty of places to find some peace and solitude. Maybe it’s listening...
LATAM Integrates Apple’s Location Feature to Enhance Baggage Recovery
Finance Colombia
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August 18, 2025
Grupo LATAM has implemented a new feature enabling passengers to share the location of their bags via Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) “Find My” network. The integration is intended to improve efficiency in locating and recovering delayed baggage. The...
Richard Amenyah | Revolutionising HIV prevention in the Caribbean
The Gleaner
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August 17, 2025
The Caribbean has made remarkable progress in the fight against HIV – leading the world in reducing AIDS-related deaths by more than 60 per cent since 2010. But with an adult HIV prevalence of up to 1.2 per cent – second only to sub-Saharan Africa...
Engineers wanted: Mexico looks to join the global semiconductor race
El País
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August 17, 2025
In Guadalajara, the Mexican Silicon Valley — where 80% of the country’s semiconductor industry is concentrated — the most sought-after raw material isn’t silicon: it’s human talent. Mexico is betting on its proximity to the United States and its...
Colombia’s offshore energy hopes wane on poor discoveries, strict regulations
Offshore
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August 14, 2025
Hopes among foreign energy companies that Colombia’s offshore acreage could serve as a key source of future oil and gas supplies are being dashed as many exploration projects lag expectations, with unwelcomed regulation further deflating optimism....
Lower gas prices for August 2025
Now Grenada
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August 18, 2025
The general public is informed that effective Monday, 18 August 2025, the retail prices of petroleum products (Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, and Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as Cooking Gas), in the State of Grenada will be as...
Trump tariffs seen fostering new China-Global South trade order
The Business Times Singapore
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[HONG KONG] US President Donald Trump’s tariff war is accelerating Beijing’s trade and investment push into developing nations known as the Global South, according to research by S&P Global, potentially creating a new trade order dominated by...
All Blacks v Argentina: Discipline issues linger as Scott Robertson’s side bank bonus point
The New Zealand Herald
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August 17, 2025
A 21-point halftime lead was whittled down to seven before two late Samisoni Taukei’aho tries from mauls pushed Scott Robertson’s men clear. “Our self-control wasn’t where it needed to be. It wasn’t up to standard,” Barrett said. “That allowed...
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Jim Gramer Agrees That 3% Sales Growth Could Lead To 20% Upside
Yahoo Finance
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We recently published 10 Stocks Jim Cramer Discussed As He Asserted He Could Beat The Government’s Numbers. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG)’s...
XP XP Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
myMotherLode - California
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August 18, 2025
Image source: The Motley Fool. Date Aug. 18, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Thiago Maffra Chief Financial Officer — Victor Mansur Operator Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Risks Thiago...
Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land
WHIO TV - Ohio
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August 17, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — (AP) — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength and became a major storm in Atlantic waters just north of the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day and bringing heavy rains and high...
Silver Dollar Announces AGM Results
Investing News Network
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August 18, 2025
Investor Insight Prismo Metals presents a compelling investment opportunity with its strategic focus on high-grade precious and base metal exploration in Mexico and Arizona, leveraging advanced technology and maximizing shareholder value through...
Brazil, Canada In Talks To Revive Mercosur Trade Negotiations
myMotherLode - California
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Friday, August 15, 2025 3:51 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay Brazil and Canada are ready to revive stalled talks on an “action plan” to free up trade between Ottawa and the Mercosur trade bloc, said Brazil’s foreign trade secretary, Tatiana Prazeres....
Category 4 Hurricane Erin moves past northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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The storm’s center was located about 150 miles (235 kilometers) northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and it was heading toward the west at 15 mph (24 kph). While the hurricane's center was not expected to strike land, it threatened to dump flooding...
South America’s critical minerals bounty has Power Minerals all fired up
Stockhead
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August 13, 2025
Having prospered in Argentina, Power Minerals is now planting its flag in Brazil's niobium and rare earths scene at Santa Anna. Pic: Getty Images Critical minerals are hot property and South America might hold the key to securing supplies Power...