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Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd (ASX: BCM) has announced the completion of its Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for the wholly-owned Ema Rare Earths Project in southeastern Amazonas, Brazil. The BFS reveals exceptional economics, projecting a post-tax Net Present Value (NPV8) of US$1.47 billion and an impressive Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 105%. Initial capital expenditure for Stage 1 is estimated at US$74 million, with a rapid payback period of just six months. Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd (BCM) is an Australian-listed critical minerals company focused on developing rare earth projects to support global electrification trends. The study forecasts average life-of-mine (LOM)…

Royal Gold (RGLD) was removed from both the Russell 1000 Defensive Index and the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive Index on 27 June 2026. This change may influence how index-tracking funds hold the stock. See our latest analysis for Royal Gold. Royal Gold’s recent removal from the defensive indices comes as the stock trades at US$202.12, with the share price down 20.58% over 90 days and 9.96% over 30 days, even as the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 14.65% and the 5 year total shareholder return is 82.80%. This suggests that recent momentum has faded against a stronger longer term…

Since mid-cap funds qualify as equity assets, any sale made within a year from the date of purchase is liable for Short Term Capital Gain (STCG) and attracts 20% tax. For any sale made after the investment has completed a year, Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax is applicable at 12.5% on capital gains over Rs. 1.25 Lakh.Those investing in Mid Cap funds must do so knowing that the underlying asset is equity with all its attendant risks. Yet, investing in Mid-cap funds is often used as a dynamic investment strategy as the payoff can potentially be substantial.Consequently, these funds…

New York: The world’s biggest public investors are planning to shift more capital into private and less liquid assets amid rising risks to their traditional bond-and-stock portfolios, according to an industry survey.Roughly a third of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) polled by Invesco Ltd plan to boost allocations to private credit, private equity and infrastructure assets over 2026, while nearly a fifth want to curb exposure to equities.The move comes as risks ranging from inflation and geopolitics to equity market concentration challenge the long-term investors’ traditional portfolio mix and drive them further toward alternative assets. The private credit and private equity industries,…

JPMorgan Chase has offered qualified backing for a new US digital asset framework, but the bank’s support hinges on forcing stablecoin issuers to comply with the same capital, liquidity, and consumer protection standards that govern traditional bank deposits. The call comes straight from a policy statement issued by the bank on Monday, described in the original report.The bank said tokenization and programmable money could improve domestic payments and cross-border transfers, but only if paired with proper safeguards. While that framing nods to crypto’s technological potential, the real headline is a stark warning: stablecoins that function like deposits should not be…

Askari Metals Ltd (ASX:AS2) has strengthened its government and community partnerships in Ethiopia as it advances exploration planning at its flagship Nejo Gold-Copper Project. The company has received positive support for its planned exploration and development activities at Nejo, following ongoing engagement with local community leaders, regional authorities and Federal Government representatives in Ethiopia.   Stakeholder support builds around Nejo Askari has been working closely with the Oromia Regional Administration, regional mining authorities and Federal mining agencies as it looks to establish a long-term exploration and development presence in the country. The company’s engagement has included meetings and consultations with community…

The Adirondack Land Trust announced that it had bought a building on Saranac Ave for $2.1 million. Jun 29, 2026 — The Adirondack Land Trust, currently based in Keene, has purchased a new headquarters in downtown Lake Placid. On Monday, the nonprofit announced that it had bought a building on Saranac Ave for $2.1 million with help from an anonymous donor. Originally constructed for the 1980 Olympics, the building was later home to the Aroma Round cafe. It has sat vacant for more than 20 years. “As the pace of our land and water conservation work across the Adirondack continues…

Associate Professor of Law Rosa Newman recently published articles in the Berkeley Journal of Black Law & Policy, and the Journal of Things We Like (Lots) (JOTWELL). Share: Share this page on Facebook Share this page on X (formerly Twitter) Share this page on LinkedIn Email this page to a friend Print this page Associate Professor of Law Rosa Newman recently published two pieces of scholarship examining how property law and housing policy, shape wealth creation, neighborhood development and access to economic opportunity. Associate Professor of Law Rosa Newman In the Berkeley Journal of Black Law & Policy, Newman published…

Ripple wants to add a lending layer to its XRP Ledger blockchain, CoinDesk reported Monday (June 29). The move is a bid by the blockchain company to allow institutions to borrow against on-chain assets instead of simply issuing and moving them, according to the report. The planned XRPL Lending Protocol is built on a “simple split,” the report said. The blockchain deals with the mechanics of a loan, while the actual credit decision still lies with the lender, off the blockchain. Ripple is arguing that while a blockchain can consistently enforce rules, it can’t determine creditworthiness or navigate various jurisdictional…

Diamba Sud Feasibility Study Overview The Feasibility Study was prepared by Fortuna and supported by a team of independent industry experts, including Lycopodium, Knight Piesold, Kenmore Mine Consulting, SOJUFISC, Infinity Corporate Finance, Piteau Associates, Entech, and Earth Systems. The Diamba Sud Gold Project is located in the Kédougou Region of southeastern Senegal, approximately 665 kilometers southeast of Dakar, 83 kilometers northeast of Kédougou, and 50 kilometers north of the Senegal-Guinea border. The Project comprises the contiguous DS1 and DS2 permit blocks, situated approximately 7 kilometers west of the Falémé River near the Senegal-Mali border. Diamba Sud is operated by Boya S.A.,…