Scientists perform the first pig-to-human lung transplant
Scientists have, for the first time, transplanted a genetically engineered pig lung into a human. The lung tissue remained alive for nine days after the transplant despite early signs of …
Equinor backs Orsted share sales despite Trump targeting wind
(Bloomberg) – Equinor ASA will spend almost $1 billion backing Orsted A/S’s share sale, in a crucial show of support as the Danish firm seeks to steady its finances following …
The Economic Storm That Sparked a Movement
When we look at precious metals investing today at CMI Gold & Silver, we often remind our clients that understanding history helps inform smart investment decisions. The Free Silver Movement …
Elderly cats with dementia may hold clues for Alzheimer’s
As cats age, they may yowl more than usual at night, have trouble sleeping or sleep too much, and act generally confused or disoriented. Now a new study shows that, …
Nigeria cuts oil firms’ cost-recovery benefits in bid to boost revenue
Above image courtesy of African Energy Chamber (Bloomberg) – Nigeria has set a lower threshold by which oil companies can recover their expenses as it seeks to boost government revenue …
Why Banks Now Treat Gold Like Cash
Basel III banking regulations have changed how banks treat physical gold. Banks can now count gold at full market value alongside cash and Treasury bonds when calculating their reserves. Most …
Useful metals get unearthed in U.S. mines, then they’re tossed
Many useful metals unearthed from U.S. mines are discarded. When mining operations dig for valuable metals, they often exhume ore containing other metals too. These by-product elements are usually treated …
Libya eyes revival of gas megaproject to deal with power lacks
(Bloomberg)– Libya’s state-run power company is suggesting restoring a multibillion-dollar natural gas project to reduce electricity lacks, an action that might additionally be a boon for a rival administration in …
Why Banks Now Treat Gold Like Cash
A small change to a Swiss regulation has created new opportunities in precious metals markets. In July 2025, Basel III banking regulations took effect in the United States for the first …
What makes chocolate taste so good? It’s the microbes
Like wine and cheese, chocolate has terroir, a sense of the place it was grown. Each bonbon or bar may carry unique flavors shaped by the soil, rainfall and temperature …