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SendCutSend Invests $63.2M in Pennsylvania, Creating 309 New Jobs at CNC Machining Facility

SendCutSend’s expansion with a new factory in Pittston signifies a $63.2 million investment, leading to the creation of 309 new

Mining

Hudbay and Mitsubishi approve construction of Copper World project in Arizona

Hudbay Minerals and Mitsubishi Corporation have officially given the green light for the construction and development of the Copper World

Defense

US Army Seeks Manufacturers for 155mm Howitzer Barrels Due to Increased Demand

Amid concerns that the government's sole plant for howitzer barrel production is struggling to meet demand, the US Army is

Automotive

United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America Expands Reach to Health Clinic Providers

The United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, a labor union representing workers in various manufacturing industries, including

AEROSPACE

GE Aerospace Boosts Engine Deliveries to Meet Demand, Supporting Boeing’s Production Increase

In the third quarter, GE Aerospace increased GEnx and GE9X

ICEYE successfully launches four SAR satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9

ICEYE deployed four radar satellites on SpaceX's Bandwagon-5 mission, marking

Boeing Secures Multi-Billion-Dollar Contract to Construct New Aircraft for U.S. Navy

Boeing has been awarded a significant contract to build a

AGRICULTURE

Indiana Joins States Allowing Farm Diesel on Highways Amid Rising Fuel Prices

Indiana has become the latest state to permit farmers to

SIRE Expands with Acquisition of Nebraska Ethanol Plant

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) has recently acquired GreenAmerica Biofuels

Recent Farmland Sales in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Kansas Revealed

Recent sales results from Stark County, Illinois; Worth County, Iowa;

Automotive

United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America Expands Reach to Health Clinic Providers

The United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America,

Ultium Cells Secures $1 Billion Investment for GM’s Future Affordable EV Batteries

Ultium Cells, GM's battery supplier in partnership with LG Energy

Pirelli to Invest $1.2 Billion to Expand Rome, Georgia Production Facility

Pirelli plans a $1.2 billion expansion of its Rome, Georgia

Construction

Oklahoma City Announces Multibillion-Dollar Airport Expansion Plan Spanning 25 Years

Oklahoma City has revealed a comprehensive 25-year plan for a

US DOT Invests $550M in North Carolina Passenger Rail Line Expansion

The North Carolina transportation department has announced a $550 million

BLM GROUP USA Expands Training Center at Michigan Headquarters

BLM GROUP USA has opened its newly expanded Training Center

Defense

US Army Seeks Manufacturers for 155mm Howitzer Barrels Due to Increased Demand

Amid concerns that the government's sole plant for howitzer barrel

Boeing Secures Multi-Billion-Dollar Contract to Construct New Aircraft for U.S. Navy

Boeing has been awarded a significant contract to build a

Pentagon and Raytheon Secure $6.3 Billion Contract for SM-3 IB Missiles

The Pentagon and Raytheon have finalized a multi-year contract worth

Metals

Cleveland Cliffs Posts Solid Q3 2024 Results Despite Market Headwinds

Cleveland Cliffs reported $4.6 billion in revenue and steel shipments

SendCutSend Invests $63.2M in Pennsylvania, Creating 309 New Jobs at CNC Machining Facility

SendCutSend's expansion with a new factory in Pittston signifies a

Steel Dynamics Inc. Reports Strong Q3 Profits Amid High Steel Prices and Tight US Market

Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) saw a significant increase in third

Mining

Hudbay and Mitsubishi approve construction of Copper World project in Arizona

Hudbay Minerals and Mitsubishi Corporation have officially given the green

U.S. National Lab mining tech projects awarded $29.5 million in DOE funding

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and

Elmet Group Secures $2.5B in DOD Contracts to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain

The Elmet Group has signed agreements with the Department of

Oil & Gas

Upstream innovators recognized at 2026 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards in Houston

The 2026 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards in Houston celebrated

WhiteHawk Finalizes $111.8 Million Acquisition of Appalachia and Haynesville Gas Assets

WhiteHawk has successfully completed acquisitions totaling $111.8 million, securing mineral

Bakken Shatters Records as Infrastructure Improvements Catch Up

North Dakota's Bakken region continues to exceed expectations with longer

Pharma

Arcus Kidney Cancer Data Shows Promise; TriGemX Secures SPAC Deal

New data indicates that Arcus' drug may outperform a Merck

FDA Reviews Policy for Compounded Peptides; Enspryng’s Label Expansion Approved

The FDA is considering interim access for compounded peptides while

GSK to Invest $800M in New R&D, Manufacturing Hub in Pennsylvania

Pharmaceutical giant GSK plans to expand its operations in Upper