China Quietly Issues Rare Earth Quotas

China quietly issues 2025 rare earth mining quotas, signalling tighter control over the strategic sector. China has quietly issued its first 2025 rare earth mining and smelting quotas without the typical public statement, sources with knowledge of the matter said this week, another sign of Beijing tightening its control over the crucial sector. The quotas… Continue reading China Quietly Issues Rare Earth Quotas

Porsche warns workers of cost-cuts amid ‘serious’ situation

Porsche has warned of fresh cost cuts, adding to 1,900 job losses announced earlier, as parent Volkswagen plans to axe 35,000 roles by 2030. German sportscar-maker Porsche told employees Friday to prepare for another round of cost-cutting in the latest blow to the country’s embattled auto sector. Any further steps would come on top of… Continue reading Porsche warns workers of cost-cuts amid ‘serious’ situation

Fast Fusion scratches the hyper fast F-Zero itch

The Switch 2 technically launched with an F-Zero game, as F-Zero GX was available on Nintendo Switch Online’s premium tier as part of the GameCube lineup. But if you’re looking for a new F-Zero or Wipeout, the console has a spiritual successor that costs just $14.99: Shin’en’s Fast Fusion. Fast Fusion pits you in futuristic… Continue reading Fast Fusion scratches the hyper fast F-Zero itch