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34 Lives Rescues 34 KidneysCall for civil disobedience: Talks can’t be held with sword hanging over head: PMLN Ali Zafar urges govt to create conducive environment for talks ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the Senate on Thursday called for confidence-building measures prior to the talks, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) said it was ready but not with a sword hanging over its head, referring to the rival party’s threat of civil disobedience. Taking part in the discussion on the recent PTI protest, PTI Parliamentary Leader in the House Barrister Ali Zafar emphasized that trust in each other and CBMs were critically important for a dialogue to take place, as some members exchanged hot words. Ali Zafar complained that their workers were still being arrested. He urged the government to create a conducive environment for talks and contended how could talks be held in the given situation. The opposition legislator reiterated his party’s major demand for the formation of an independent commission to probe into what had happened on November 26, asking the government to apologise, if confirmed that peaceful protesters had been indiscriminately fired upon. He said his party was ready to fight a legal battle on all the cases registered against its leaders, including Imran Khan, and continue the struggle for fundamental rights of the people. He also claimed that their protesters were peaceful and unarmed. He said to peacefully protest was a fundamental right and the exercise of this right can in no way be branded as terrorism and anarchy. The PTI lawmaker contended that political stability was prerequisite for economic stability, saying there will be no need for protests if the people were given freedom. PMLN Parliamentary Leader in the Senate Irfan Siddiqui, in response to Zafar’s speech, questioned the PTI mantra of peaceful protest, insisting no peaceful protest starts with slogans of jihad or kill, or Panipat war. He wondered how would have Indian or US governments responded, had any state’s administrator led a march on their capital city. “Give one example out of 195 countries, if any protest is carried out with sticks and weapons. This time, no application was submitted for the protest, whereas there are related laws and rules,” he noted. Siddiqui said: “We have never closed the doors; even today we want to talk openly; we are ready for dialogue but do not want a sword hanging over our heads.” “It seems PTI’s point of view has changed towards us. If they (PTI) believe that they can shake hands with thieves and robbers, then talks can happen, then they should definitely do it. But they will have to abandon their old ways of politics,” he argued. He said that even today they want dialogue with an open heart, as things cannot move forward without dialogue. The PMLN legislator said that no formal talks have started with the PTI. “We do not know what the PTI founder’s point of view on talks is.” He said the PTI founder had a lot of burden on his shoulders. “The burden of May 9 is not small, and what he has done on November 26 is also not a small burden. This burden will not be easily removed by holding negotiations somewhere,” he said. Senator Siddiqui also said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman always speaks within the framework of the Constitution and law. PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate Sherry Rehman, in her speech, said her party had always talked about dialogue but the PTI remained opposed to it in the past; an offer was made to it even at the time of elections, which was rejected. Without naming former ISI DG Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, she said the ground realities have forced the PTI to talk about negotiations. Taking part in the discussion, PMLN Senator Talal Chaudhry said that parliament had failed the November 26 coup by passing the 26th Amendment. He claimed that before the 26th Amendment, the plan was that if there was chaos, the building next door would automatically take notice, and the government would be put on trial. However, he emphasized, parliament took back its authority. He said the PTI was playing tricks on talks to save Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed. Referring to the opposition party’s demand for a judicial commission on May 9 and November 26 events, he said the commission would be formed from the time PTI became Musharraf’s polling agent. JUIF Senator Maulana Abdul Wasay said that his party was the one running the movement against the 2018 elections, adding that same work that was done by the PTI then, is being done by today’s government. However, he wondered if the PTI was talking about negotiations, then why the government was insulting it.
ATLANTA — On Jan. 18 and 19 the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will be held at State Farm Arena in advance of the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20. The star-studded lineup was announced Thursday at a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Performances will include Lil Wayne and GloRilla on Saturday; and Camila Cabello, Myles Smith and Knox on Sunday. On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. All weekend long, an estimated 100,000 people from across the country are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff. People are also reading... “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org. On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com. Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com. Be the first to know
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side are “fragile” after letting a three-goal lead slip in Tuesday’s 3-3 Champions League draw with Feyenoord. Guardiola’s side had led 3-0 after 53 minutes before Feyenoord scored three times in the final 15 minutes to earn a draw and extend City’s winless run to six matches in all competition. Advertisement The result, according to Opta, sees City become the first team in Champions League history to be leading a match by three goals as late as the 75th minute and fail to win. “The game was fine, 3-0 and playing good. But then we concede the three goals because we are not stable,” Guardiola told Amazon Prime. “We give them the first (goal) and it’s difficult. “We lost a lot of games lately and we are fragile and we need a victory and the game was good for the confidence, we were playing at a good level.” Erling Haaland gave City the lead with a first-half penalty, and this was followed early in the second half by a deflected Ilkay Gundogan finish and Haaland’s second to put the hosts in control. Anis Hadj Moussa capitalised on an under-hit back pass from Josko Gvardiol to pull one back for the visitors after 75 minutes, and Ederson was beaten at his near post as Santiago Gimenez reduced the deficit further with eight minutes of normal time remaining. Ederson then rushed from his goal but was beaten to the ball by Igor Paixao as David Hancko scored an 89th-minute equaliser. “I don’t know if it’s metal (fragility),” Guardiola added. “The first goal cannot happen and the second as well, and after that we are desperate to win to do well. We do well but we don’t win games. “There are a lot of good things but after 3-3, (there is) nothing much you want to say. At that level we cannot give them (goals) away.” The result leaves City 15th in the Champions League league phase on eight points from five matches, two points adrift of the automatic qualification places for the knockout stages. “Right now I am not ready to think about that (potentially needing to win the final three games to finish in the top eight),” Guardiola added. “We have to recover and prepare for the next game. If we are not able to win games like we did today it is difficult to do it.” City return to action against Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. GO DEEPER The Briefing: Manchester City 3 Feyenoord 3 - Defensive disarray, expectations lowered, glimpses from Gundogan (Carl Recine/Getty Images)Stockhead Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Pursuit Minerals confident of attracting major miner attention in Argentina Country has seen an increase in lithium activity since election of President Javier Milei Australia looking a bit sluggish in comparison Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, and vanadium. Even though the lithium price is in the trenches due to oversupply and slowing EV demand, there’s still plenty of moves happening in the sector this week. For example, junior explorer Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) made some solid steps on the pathway to becoming a commercial producer in one of the world’s top emerging lithium jurisdictions. The company announced it has more than quadrupled its Argentine lithium resource at Rio Grande Sur 1.104Mt of contained lithium carbonate equivalent, grading 505.8mg/l Li with 591,800t LCE grading 515.1mg/l Li in the indicated category and 512,500t LCE grading 495.4mg/l Li in the inferred category. This comes ahead of the start of a 250tpa pilot operation in Q1 2025 and has caught the eye of investors – and major miners – who’ve been following lithium news in Argentina since the election of its now President Javier Milei late last year led to dramatic reforms to the country’s resources sector. During his campaign, Milei promised to free Argentines from the “oppression” of the state and presented sweeping reforms including steps to facilitate exports, end price controls and privatise companies in a bid to kick-start the process of economic de-regulation. And Argentina’s mining and resources sector is amongst the beneficiaries with the provisions including customs and foreign exchange incentives to encourage investment in the country. “ This resource upgrade elevates Pursuit into a league that commands attention from major mining companies seeking significant lithium investments,” MD and CEO Aaron Revelle said. “The scale of this resource opens the door to significant offtake discussions with several already underway. “It's clear this is no minor upgrade; it's a transformational major resource with the potential to make a substantial impact on the supply chain. Pursuit continues to make progress at the lithium carbonate plant in Salta and anticipate first production of Lithium Carbonate in Q1 2025.” Offtake discussions are continuing with the company fielding multiple requests for product samples from potential partners, Revelle said. “We will further focus on commercial scale production scenarios looking to unlock value for commercial scale Lithium Carbonate production in the near term,” he said. Argentina catches major miners' attention Both Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) have entered the Argentinian scene now, pouring in upwards of $13b to acquire lithium and copper assets this year at a time of weak pricing. Rio recently announced a $10b deal to acquire Arcadium Lithium (ASX:LTM) , a counter-cyclical investment that cemented the mining giant’s belief in lithium’s long term prospects, direct lithium extraction processing tech and Argentina’s status as an emerging mining jurisdiction. Its top brass recently reiterated projections lithium demand would grow fivefold by 2035, with a decision on the up to 60,000tpa LCE Rincon development in Argentina due at the end of 2024. It is a show of confidence in Argentina’s lithium scene, with Rio Grande Sur among a handful of large, high-grade resources not owned by the majors. By way of comparison, the more advanced Argosy Minerals’ Rincon brine, where a 12,000tpa LCE project is due for FID in H2 2025, is smaller and runs at a lithium grade of just 329mg/l. Enthusiasm in Argentina is quite the comparison when you look at recent moves in Australia’s lithium sector, where the WA state gov had to throw explorers and miners a life line amid ramp up concerns and blowouts at plants in WA’s south owned by lithium giants like Tianqi, IGO and Albemarle. Since the start of this year we’ve seen Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) close its Finniss mine in the Northern Territory, Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) announcing it would place its secondary Ngungaju plant at Pilgangoora on care and maintenance, Arcadium Lithium (ASX:LTM) planning to close its Mt Cattlin mine in 2025, and Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) announcing a shut down of its Bald Hill mine, only acquired last year from the administrators of collapsed Alita Resources, placing 300 jobs on the line. And last month, Greenbushes part-owner Albemarle announced plans to chop 6-7% of its global workforce, which comes after the company suspended work to construct two additional 25,000tpa lithium hydroxide trains at a plant near Bunbury in WA’s South West. Battery Metals Winners and Losers Here’s how a basket of ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, magnesium, manganese and vanadium is performing >>> Code Company Price % Week % Month % Six Month % Year Market Cap XTC XTC Lithium Limited 0.2 19900% 19900% 19900% 0% $17,528,272 MHC Manhattan Corp Ltd 0.002 100% 0% 20% -40% $8,995,940 TKL Traka Resources 0.0015 50% 50% -25% -52% $2,918,488 PTR Petratherm Ltd 0.165 43% 200% 617% 230% $47,039,757 HRE Heavy Rare Earths 0.041 41% 5% 17% -52% $3,455,281 AQD Ausquest Limited 0.011 38% 38% -13% 3% $11,604,282 BYH Bryah Resources Ltd 0.004 33% -20% -50% -71% $2,013,147 SRN Surefire Rescs NL 0.004 33% -33% -56% -58% $7,945,231 HAS Hastings Tech Met 0.33 29% 16% 32% -52% $50,631,318 BC8 Black Cat Syndicate 0.72 26% 13% 125% 194% $393,060,542 AKN Auking Mining Ltd 0.005 25% 0% -76% -92% $1,956,751 AXN Alliance Nickel Ltd 0.046 24% 15% 5% -21% $33,388,622 DEV Devex Resources Ltd 0.13 24% -7% -69% -50% $57,419,787 KNI Kunikolimited 0.225 22% 41% 7% -12% $19,956,932 SUM Summitminerals 0.2 21% 8% 0% 74% $16,833,958 M24 Mamba Exploration 0.012 20% -14% -40% -63% $2,256,987 LMG Latrobe Magnesium 0.027 17% -4% -52% -52% $63,410,509 RBX Resource B 0.042 17% 20% 40% -51% $4,337,948 RGL Riversgold 0.0035 17% 0% -53% -75% $5,696,119 ODE Odessa Minerals Ltd 0.007 17% 17% 133% -22% $8,877,978 EUR European Lithium Ltd 0.03 15% -19% -40% -63% $41,943,679 PGD Peregrine Gold 0.15 15% -12% -48% -52% $9,842,371 VUL Vulcan Energy 7.16 15% 57% 49% 205% $1,392,595,425 NVA Nova Minerals Ltd 0.235 15% -13% -2% -6% $68,682,338 PEK Peak Rare Earths Ltd 0.12 14% -33% -50% -68% $36,767,431 PEK Peak Rare Earths Ltd 0.12 14% -33% -50% -68% $36,767,431 QEM QEM Limited 0.041 14% -27% -71% -77% $7,824,181 KAI Kairos Minerals Ltd 0.017 13% 0% 55% 10% $44,725,507 POS Poseidon Nick Ltd 0.0045 13% -10% -18% -71% $16,815,502 WMG Western Mines 0.195 11% -5% -55% -19% $16,604,460 QXR Qx Resources Limited 0.005 11% -17% -58% -83% $5,760,350 ASO Aston Minerals Ltd 0.01 11% 0% -41% -68% $12,950,643 CNB Carnaby Resource Ltd 0.41 11% -2% -47% -33% $61,897,409 AUZ Australian Mines Ltd 0.011 10% -15% 10% -21% $15,383,633 RMX Red Mount Min Ltd 0.011 10% 38% -27% -64% $3,873,578 WA1 Wa1Resourcesltd 15.92 10% 11% -22% 94% $1,086,838,205 VTM Victory Metals Ltd 0.405 9% 13% 50% 72% $43,943,599 IPX Iperionx Limited 4.41 9% 37% 101% 227% $1,339,477,089 CAE Cannindah Resources 0.048 9% 14% -11% -54% $32,341,678 TLG Talga Group Ltd 0.48 9% 20% -33% -51% $206,024,284 ARN Aldoro Resources 0.092 8% 12% 21% 10% $10,769,899 GL1 Globallith 0.205 8% -11% -47% -84% $52,117,577 BNR Bulletin Res Ltd 0.042 8% -7% -18% -74% $12,038,146 TMB Tambourahmetals 0.028 8% -20% -62% -79% $3,096,521 FTL Firetail Resources 0.081 7% -30% 74% -5% $26,831,086 PSC Prospect Res Ltd 0.1 6% 32% -49% 1% $57,172,375 NWM Norwest Minerals 0.019 6% -5% -49% -39% $9,217,271 A8G Australasian Metals 0.078 5% -29% -26% -55% $4,065,399 CMO Cosmometalslimited 0.02 5% 0% -52% -56% $2,619,857 ATM Aneka Tambang 0.905 5% 0% -16% -23% $1,121,138 REE Rarex Limited 0.0105 5% -13% -48% -68% $8,408,881 RAG Ragnar Metals Ltd 0.021 5% -9% 31% -9% $9,953,706 WIN WIN Metals 0.021 5% -52% -42% -83% $10,958,307 ANX Anax Metals Ltd 0.011 5% -8% -75% -61% $9,585,784 MHK Metalhawk. 0.2825 5% 66% 371% 49% $33,014,476 HXG Hexagon Energy 0.023 5% 0% 28% 156% $11,797,066 MEK Meeka Metals Limited 0.071 4% -11% 87% 97% $161,843,779 MAN Mandrake Res Ltd 0.025 4% -4% -26% -39% $15,681,498 ADV Ardiden Ltd 0.13 4% -4% -13% -41% $8,127,276 AVL Aust Vanadium Ltd 0.014 4% -13% -13% -39% $112,250,555 EV1 Evolutionenergy 0.029 4% -26% -55% -81% $10,456,447 EMH European Metals Hldg 0.15 3% -19% -62% -75% $31,116,706 SLM Solismineralsltd 0.09 3% -7% -18% -45% $7,348,519 EGR Ecograf Limited 0.0805 3% 1% -46% -53% $34,968,150 ITM Itech Minerals Ltd 0.069 3% -7% -10% -51% $11,780,742 DVP Develop Global Ltd 2 3% -18% -13% -33% $533,687,954 DYM Dynamicmetalslimited 0.205 3% 5% 21% 28% $7,380,000 AXE Archer Materials 0.3175 2% 44% -27% -22% $76,454,104 A11 Atlantic Lithium 0.225 2% -12% -49% -56% $151,595,629 ILU Iluka Resources 5.61 2% -4% -23% -18% $2,376,783,809 SRL Sunrise 0.245 2% -36% -57% -59% $21,654,600 ARR American Rare Earths 0.28 2% 4% 0% 75% $140,678,524 LTM Arcadium Lithium PLC 8.02 2% -3% 14% 0% $2,355,217,781 MTM MTM Critical Metals 0.068 1% -31% 45% 162% $23,660,777 S32 South32 Limited 3.75 1% 1% -3% 21% $17,048,052,821 STK Strickland Metals 0.081 1% 16% -26% -54% $178,800,594 PAM Pan Asia Metals 0.063 0% -2% -61% -57% $12,746,410 LOT Lotus Resources Ltd 0.24 0% -9% -47% -14% $495,917,386 RIL Redivium Limited 0.004 0% 0% 33% -50% $10,987,419 LPD Lepidico Ltd 0.002 0% 0% -33% -74% $12,883,778 MRD Mount Ridley Mines 0.001 0% 0% 0% -50% $7,784,883 RLC Reedy Lagoon Corp. 0.002 0% -33% -33% -71% $1,523,413 GBR Greatbould Resources 0.042 0% -21% -29% -25% $31,873,304 CLA Celsius Resource Ltd 0.01 0% -9% 0% -17% $26,995,757 MNS Magnis Energy Tech 0.042 0% 0% 0% -22% $50,378,922 ESR Estrella Res Ltd 0.016 0% 14% 256% 220% $30,416,617 SBR Sabre Resources 0.011 0% -15% -39% -71% $4,322,581 VRC Volt Resources Ltd 0.0035 0% -13% -30% -42% $12,476,034 NTU Northern Min Ltd 0.02 0% 0% -44% -43% $181,181,852 PGM Platina Resources 0.019 0% -24% -21% -24% $11,840,426 SGQ St George Min Ltd 0.025 0% 0% 39% -24% $27,213,511 PRL Province Resources 0.041 0% 0% 0% 0% $48,441,219 ADD Adavale Resource Ltd 0.0025 0% -17% -50% -69% $3,059,413 RXL Rox Resources 0.16 0% -16% -6% -5% $69,849,274 ALY Alchemy Resource Ltd 0.007 0% -13% 0% -30% $8,246,534 LEL Lithenergy 0.37 0% 0% -9% -32% $41,440,581 LML Lincoln Minerals 0.006 0% 0% -25% -14% $12,337,557 1MC Morella Corporation 0.029 0% -3% -42% -81% $8,789,569 MRC Mineral Commodities 0.026 0% 0% 0% -13% $25,596,288 PUR Pursuit Minerals 0.0025 0% -17% -38% -74% $9,088,500 LEG Legend Mining 0.011 0% -15% -31% -42% $32,004,249 MOH Moho Resources 0.005 0% -17% 25% -50% $3,369,864 AML Aeon Metals Ltd. 0.005 0% 0% -55% -55% $5,482,003 WKT Walkabout Resources 0.095 0% -2% -24% -32% $63,769,838 AR3 Austrare 0.105 0% 5% -9% -34% $15,863,666 VMC Venus Metals Cor Ltd 0.07 0% 13% -26% -30% $13,729,008 CNJ Conico Ltd 0.001 0% 0% 0% -80% $2,201,528 SLZ Sultan Resources Ltd 0.007 0% -42% -36% -56% $1,620,289 MLS Metals Australia 0.025 0% 19% 14% -29% $18,180,488 MQR Marquee Resource Ltd 0.014 0% -13% 8% -53% $5,412,997 MRR Minrex Resources Ltd 0.008 0% 0% -20% -58% $8,678,940 EVR Ev Resources Ltd 0.003 0% -18% -64% -69% $4,188,814 DTM Dart Mining NL 0.011 0% -15% -52% -25% $5,661,945 LSR Lodestar Minerals 0.001 0% 0% -38% -69% $3,372,329 CTN Catalina Resources 0.003 0% -14% 0% 0% $3,715,461 EMC Everest Metals Corp 0.125 0% -7% -11% 34% $23,285,389 WML Woomera Mining Ltd 0.002 0% 0% -50% -91% $4,333,180 KZR Kalamazoo Resources 0.085 0% -10% -19% -32% $16,905,549 KOR Korab Resources 0.008 0% 0% 60% -56% $2,936,400 OMH OM Holdings Limited 0.34 0% -12% -30% -27% $260,527,312 EMN Euromanganese 0.048 0% -30% -38% -52% $9,352,288 CRR Critical Resources 0.006 0% -25% -50% -77% $14,591,779 ENT Enterprise Metals 0.004 0% 0% -20% 33% $4,713,269 EMT Emetals Limited 0.005 0% 25% 0% -38% $4,250,000 AVW Avira Resources Ltd 0.001 0% 0% 0% -33% $2,938,790 CAI Calidus Resources 0.115 0% 0% -12% -34% $93,678,206 SRZ Stellar Resources 0.018 0% 0% -18% 100% $39,515,261 THR Thor Energy PLC 0.014 0% -7% -22% -53% $3,382,069 AZI Altamin Limited 0.028 0% -4% -21% -42% $16,086,081 CLZ Classic Min Ltd 0.001 0% 0% -80% -98% $1,544,026 OCN Oceanalithiumlimited 0.026 0% -11% -33% -78% $2,144,948 ETM Energy Transition 0.024 0% 9% -27% -38% $33,809,008 IDA Indiana Resources 0.105 0% 8% 38% 76% $66,766,484 M2R Miramar 0.005 0% -29% -52% -72% $1,984,116 WCN White Cliff Min Ltd 0.015 0% -32% -3% 25% $30,247,532 TAR Taruga Minerals 0.01 0% -17% 25% 0% $7,060,268 AOA Ausmon Resorces 0.002 0% 0% -20% -33% $2,117,999 KTA Krakatoa Resources 0.01 0% 11% -41% -80% $4,721,072 CDT Castle Minerals 0.002 0% -33% -60% -80% $3,345,628 CY5 Cygnus Metals Ltd 0.12 0% -17% 60% -14% $57,057,241 LLI Loyal Lithium Ltd 0.105 0% -19% -58% -72% $9,736,972 PBL Parabellumresources 0.05 0% 0% 19% -86% $3,115,000 OM1 Omnia Metals Group 0.078 0% 0% 0% 0% $4,550,568 LLL Leolithiumlimited 0.505 0% 0% 0% 0% $605,458,342 WSR Westar Resources 0.008 0% 0% -20% -69% $3,189,799 REC Rechargemetals 0.026 0% -40% -33% -76% $3,631,939 TMX Terrain Minerals 0.003 0% 0% -14% -25% $5,400,086 LM1 Leeuwin Metals Ltd 0.073 0% 0% 4% -68% $3,420,172 RON Roninresourcesltd 0.16 0% 23% 33% -22% $6,460,002 ASR Asra Minerals Ltd 0.003 0% -33% -57% -63% $6,756,339 PFE Panteraminerals 0.02 0% -29% -58% -65% $9,475,674 KM1 Kalimetalslimited 0.12 0% -27% -70% 0% $8,835,177 BHP BHP Group Limited 40.06 0% -5% -11% -14% $201,839,789,259 CHN Chalice Mining Ltd 1.3875 0% -28% -20% -6% $540,747,235 VHM Vhmlimited 0.385 -1% -11% -17% -41% $62,664,909 PLL Piedmont Lithium Inc 0.1825 -1% -1% -15% -57% $74,263,086 LYC Lynas Rare Earths 6.88 -1% -8% 3% 6% $6,421,513,931 CTM Centaurus Metals Ltd 0.4325 -2% -6% -16% -14% $216,065,028 ICL Iceni Gold 0.056 -2% 19% -19% -8% $15,257,265 BUX Buxton Resources Ltd 0.055 -2% -29% -45% -71% $12,225,536 IGO IGO Limited 4.87 -2% -8% -33% -42% $3,687,894,249 NIC Nickel Industries 0.8975 -2% -7% -4% 25% $3,817,930,793 BMM Balkanminingandmin 0.05 -2% -7% -11% -67% $4,302,026 INR Ioneer Ltd 0.205 -2% -25% -7% 37% $494,691,228 ZNC Zenith Minerals Ltd 0.041 -2% -18% -41% -74% $16,591,209 LIN Lindian Resources 0.1 -2% 4% -13% -41% $112,986,379 ABX ABX Group Limited 0.039 -3% -7% -24% -45% $9,751,572 KOB Kobaresourceslimited 0.075 -3% -35% -50% -5% $11,892,121 LTR Liontown Resources 0.7825 -3% -12% -42% -43% $1,880,352,255 RNU Renascor Res Ltd 0.066 -3% -10% -40% -51% $165,218,929 SYR Syrah Resources 0.2275 -3% -22% -53% -63% $238,025,106 SYR Syrah Resources 0.2275 -3% -22% -53% -63% $238,025,106 FG1 Flynngold 0.03 -3% 0% -9% -59% $7,839,494 BM8 Battery Age Minerals 0.09 -3% -10% -47% -60% $8,447,254 BCA Black Canyon Limited 0.058 -3% -12% -52% -59% $5,067,445 MIN Mineral Resources. 33.495 -4% -2% -55% -46% $6,597,129,536 E25 Element 25 Ltd 0.275 -4% -7% 4% -43% $61,575,472 MLX Metals X Limited 0.405 -4% -13% -11% 50% $358,654,325 BSX Blackstone Ltd 0.027 -4% -21% -51% -67% $15,935,787 GED Golden Deeps 0.026 -4% -16% -38% -51% $3,939,581 DLI Delta Lithium 0.1875 -4% -22% -35% -60% $132,560,232 ASL Andean Silver 0.985 -4% -32% 28% 338% $155,206,017 GAL Galileo Mining Ltd 0.12 -4% -23% -54% -59% $23,714,991 S2R S2 Resources 0.07 -4% -10% -44% -59% $32,605,775 LKE Lake Resources 0.045 -4% -32% -27% -70% $78,170,670 CWX Carawine Resources 0.11 -4% 13% 10% 0% $25,973,799 QPM QPM Energy Limited 0.043 -4% 8% 13% -19% $108,410,691 GW1 Greenwing Resources 0.041 -5% -36% -38% -64% $9,866,711 EG1 Evergreenlithium 0.081 -5% 7% -10% -54% $4,554,630 FBM Future Battery 0.02 -5% 5% -51% -74% $13,307,119 JMS Jupiter Mines. 0.1425 -5% -19% -55% -16% $284,273,271 LIT Livium Ltd 0.018 -5% -10% -31% -42% $23,662,688 PVT Pivotal Metals Ltd 0.009 -5% 13% -55% -55% $8,165,033 CMX Chemxmaterials 0.035 -5% -22% -22% -51% $4,644,804 COB Cobalt Blue Ltd 0.069 -5% -22% -26% -79% $28,728,283 NMT Neometals Ltd 0.085 -6% -11% -26% -62% $66,939,982 ASN Anson Resources Ltd 0.065 -6% -8% -50% -55% $90,002,458 PVW PVW Res Ltd 0.016 -6% -24% -38% -67% $3,182,476 KFM Kingfisher Mining 0.048 -6% -26% -28% -73% $2,578,320 L1M Lightning Minerals 0.077 -6% 35% -6% -50% $7,272,391 STM Sunstone Metals Ltd 0.007 -7% 0% -46% -56% $36,049,325 DRE Dreadnought Resources Ltd 0.014 -7% -13% -18% -56% $56,291,250 GRL Godolphin Resources 0.014 -7% -26% -50% -63% $4,426,957 ASM Ausstratmaterials 0.47 -7% -18% -53% -68% $85,220,229 CXO Core Lithium 0.092 -7% -16% -34% -72% $197,157,430 PNN Power Minerals Ltd 0.092 -7% -8% -34% -63% $10,588,503 SRI Sipa Resources Ltd 0.013 -7% -24% -19% -48% $2,966,056 TVN Tivan Limited 0.052 -7% 8% 4% -33% $95,247,212 VR8 Vanadium Resources 0.026 -7% -45% -51% -42% $14,628,255 ENV Enova Mining Limited 0.0065 -7% -19% -69% -28% $6,402,041 RAS Ragusa Minerals Ltd 0.013 -7% -13% -32% -70% $1,853,784 NVX Novonix Limited 0.715 -7% -11% -9% 3% $372,792,059 MEI Meteoric Resources 0.0925 -8% -12% -50% -56% $211,481,432 KGD Kula Gold Limited 0.006 -8% -14% -40% -82% $3,859,272 GCM Green Critical Min 0.006 -8% 140% 100% -40% $11,445,320 BUR Burleyminerals 0.06 -8% -34% -57% -61% $9,172,628 ARL Ardea Resources Ltd 0.35 -8% -19% -43% -23% $69,889,020 KNG Kingsland Minerals 0.17 -8% -6% -19% -38% $12,335,355 1AE Auroraenergymetals 0.056 -8% 14% -33% -33% $10,027,569 LRV Larvottoresources 0.5 -8% -28% 421% 417% $171,035,053 IPT Impact Minerals 0.011 -8% -15% -42% 0% $33,653,771 JRV Jervois Global Ltd 0.011 -8% -15% -31% -74% $32,433,165 G88 Golden Mile Res Ltd 0.011 -8% -35% -15% -48% $4,728,229 BOA Boadicea Resources 0.022 -8% -8% -8% -46% $2,713,763 SCN Scorpion Minerals 0.011 -8% -27% -48% -77% $4,504,018 EVG Evion Group NL 0.031 -9% 11% 24% -9% $10,755,859 FGR First Graphene Ltd 0.03 -9% -36% -46% -56% $18,759,706 HAW Hawthorn Resources 0.048 -9% -17% -31% -48% $16,080,749 NWC New World Resources 0.019 -10% -5% -53% -53% $56,805,634 ARU Arafura Rare Earths 0.1175 -10% -24% -41% -41% $295,719,443 WR1 Winsome Resources 0.46 -10% -16% -63% -58% $100,782,133 AZL Arizona Lithium Ltd 0.0135 -10% -21% -46% -68% $62,633,403 AX8 Accelerate Resources 0.009 -10% 0% -82% -78% $5,595,785 CRI Criticalim 0.009 -10% -25% -65% -10% $26,723,155 LU7 Lithium Universe Ltd 0.009 -10% -43% -50% -76% $6,801,347 WC8 Wildcat Resources 0.2425 -10% -31% -49% -71% $309,141,075 PAT Patriot Lithium 0.044 -10% 5% -47% -79% $4,553,140 RVT Richmond Vanadium 0.26 -10% -17% 8% -16% $22,414,030 PMT Patriotbatterymetals 0.245 -11% -37% -72% -77% $141,611,681 AGY Argosy Minerals Ltd 0.032 -11% -14% -75% -82% $46,589,470 CHR Charger Metals 0.072 -11% -5% -25% -73% $5,574,258 WC1 Westcobarmetals 0.016 -11% -24% -72% -74% $2,548,265 GT1 Greentechnology 0.06 -12% -33% -40% -84% $24,491,382 INF Infinity Lithium 0.029 -12% -31% -47% -74% $13,415,171 GRE Greentechmetals 0.085 -12% -29% -63% -84% $7,061,798 AAJ Aruma Resources Ltd 0.014 -13% -18% -33% -56% $3,108,814 SMX Strata Minerals 0.021 -13% -19% -5% -63% $4,007,119 IMI Infinitymining 0.014 -13% -50% -69% -88% $4,802,102 FRB Firebird Metals 0.105 -13% -5% -48% -34% $15,659,754 LPM Lithium Plus 0.105 -13% -34% 5% -77% $13,948,200 BKT Black Rock Mining 0.04 -13% -17% -37% -60% $46,325,798 FRS Forrestaniaresources 0.013 -13% -7% -32% -57% $2,827,818 LNR Lanthanein Resources 0.003 -14% -25% -33% -57% $7,330,908 DM1 Desert Metals 0.024 -14% -31% 4% -38% $4,777,662 LNR Lanthanein Resources 0.003 -14% -25% -33% -57% $7,330,908 PNT Panthermetalsltd 0.017 -15% -54% -49% -57% $4,236,275 LRS Latin Resources Ltd 0.165 -15% -11% -34% -11% $462,234,211 VML Vital Metals Limited 0.0025 -17% 25% -38% -75% $11,790,134 TEM Tempest Minerals 0.005 -17% -17% -48% -35% $3,136,349 FIN FIN Resources Ltd 0.005 -17% -29% -58% -81% $3,246,344 PLS Pilbara Min Ltd 2.395 -17% -13% -39% -33% $7,318,051,760 TOR Torque Met 0.043 -17% -43% -80% -76% $10,735,549 AS2 Askarimetalslimited 0.014 -18% -53% -75% -93% $2,149,015 AM7 Arcadia Minerals 0.023 -18% -41% -68% -73% $2,692,152 SYA Sayona Mining Ltd 0.031 -18% -6% -30% -55% $369,385,472 EMS Eastern Metals 0.013 -19% -38% -65% -59% $1,477,791 GLN Galan Lithium Ltd 0.12 -20% -33% -45% -80% $91,736,751 GSM Golden State Mining 0.008 -20% -27% -27% -53% $2,234,965 LCY Legacy Iron Ore 0.01 -20% -20% -26% -35% $97,620,426 IG6 Internationalgraphit 0.052 -21% -9% -53% -71% $10,065,033 IXR Ionic Rare Earths 0.007 -22% -22% -46% -65% $29,218,576 EFEDA Eastern Resources 0.031 -23% -11% -48% -69% $3,974,229 NC1 Nicoresourceslimited 0.098 -25% -7% -35% -67% $10,726,156 YAR Yari Minerals Ltd 0.003 -25% 0% -40% -81% $1,447,073 TKM Trek Metals Ltd 0.02 -26% -31% -55% -57% $10,277,457 RR1 Reach Resources Ltd 0.008 -27% -27% -43% -65% $6,995,451 RR1 Reach Resources Ltd 0.008 -27% -27% -43% -65% $6,995,451 OD6 Od6Metalsltd 0.032 -29% 10% -49% -83% $4,118,086 TON Triton Min Ltd 0.007 -30% -30% -42% -70% $12,547,110 JLL Jindalee Lithium Ltd 0.23 -31% -2% -59% -75% $16,926,125 CZN Corazon Ltd 0.002 -50% -60% -78% -90% $1,535,811 Other Weekly Small Cap Standouts Miramar Resources (ASX:M2R) The company says analysis of RC drill samples from its Mount Vernon project – part of its Bangemall nickel-copper-cobalt-platinum group elements projects in WA – have confirmed the presence of nickel and copper sulphides. The project is part of a geological province in WA’s Gascoyne region that is the same age as the Giles Complex which hosts the large Nebo and Babel Ni-Cu deposits in the West Musgrave region. Bangemall has been identified by the Geological Survey of Western Australia, Geoscience Australia and the CSIRO as having high prospectivity for mineralisation associated with the Kulkatharra Dolerite sills – a feature that reads like the giant Norilsk Ni-Cu-PGE deposits in Russia. This is the first time nickel and copper sulphides have been confirmed within the Kulkatharra Dolerite. While no firm conclusions could be made about potential zoning due to limitations in the resolution of the micro-XRF analysis, the company says the new data indicates the potential for deposits where these nickel-copper sulphides could accumulate. MTM Critical Metals (ASX:MTM) The company has snagged approval of its shares to trade on the over the counter market (OTCQB) in the United States, opening access to North American capital and liquidity. The company has been advancing a technology known as flash joule heating with Rice University in Texas, and has been moving strongly since the announcement last week of restrictions on Chinese exports to the US of gallium, germanium and antimony. The former two are among the metals MTM is looking to produce from scrap in a partnership with Indium Corporation leveraging its FJH tech. MTM MD Michael Walshe said: “This milestone reflects our dedication to broadening MTM’s global reach and investor base. The OTCQB listing not only enhances accessibility for US investors but also underscores our dedication to advancing sustainable technologies like FJH. “These innovations are crucial to onshoring critical material supply chains, enabling the efficient extraction of metals from unconventional waste streams. “By fostering greater national autonomy and sovereignty in critical supply chains, this aligns with US priorities, especially in light of China’s recent export ban on gallium and germanium. “These strategic metals are indispensable for key technologies, including semiconductors and military defence systems. “Listing on the OTCQB will greatly improve access for US-based investors to trade MTM shares, aligning with the ongoing progress of our FJH development program. “Additionally, we anticipate that dual trading on the OTCQB will help diversify our shareholder base and broaden exposure to a wider pool of investors.” Aldoro Resources (ASX:ARN) The company has been moving on surface sampling at the Kameelburg niobium project in Namibia, with investors hoping it will deliver a major niobium discovery – and now Aldoro has confirmed that niobium mineralisation exists across 220 metres of line 3 at an average grade of 0.70% Nb2O5. The commodity, largely used in high-strength and lightweight steel alloys, is highly concentrated, with one mine in Brazil’s Araxa locale owned by CBMM responsible for over 80% of global mined production. Just last week the company reported a 262m line of samples averaging over 0.5% Nb2O5 including 94m with samples averaging 0.93% Nb2O5. A critical diamond drilling program is ongoing, so stay tuned for more news on that front. Green Critical Minerals (ASX:GCM) Green Critical Minerals is well on the way to constructing a pilot plant in NSW to commercialise its VHD tech, where graphite blocks will be produced for the computing sector and solar thermal energy storage systems. The company acquired the tech back in October, drawn by its ability to convert graphite into very high-density graphite blocks that have among the highest thermal conductivity ever recorded for any bulk material – up to 617 W/m·K along the grain – and the lowest electrical resistivity (of 1.2 μΩ·m) ever measured for any bulk graphite product. Notable applications include materials for the defence and nuclear industries, thermal energy storage systems, high-performance electronics, battery electrodes, heat sinks and aerospace. This pilot plant has been designed to support the parallel development of heat sinks and solar-thermal blocks. Smaller VHD blocks will be produced, designed specifically for heat sinks in the high-performance computing sector – for example for gaming computers, super computers and AI data centres. The larger VHD blocks are tailored for solar-thermal energy storage systems, a market with growing demand for innovative solutions to decarbonise power generation and industrial processes. The company says these blocks are critical components for thermal energy storage (TES) in utility-scale renewable energy projects, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Construction has commenced, with receipt of all critical equipment required, with the plant on track for commissioning in Q3 FY25. M2R, MTN, ARN and GCM share prices today: At Stockhead, we tell it like it is. While Miramar Resources, Green Critical Minerals and Pursuit Minerals are Stockhead advertisers, they did not sponsor this article. 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Heisman Trophy finalist and two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter was named The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year while also being a first-team selection at wide receiver on Thursday. Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is the league's top offensive player. Kenny Dillingham, the 34-year-old in his second season at Arizona State, was the unanimous choice as Big 12 coach of the year after leading his alma mater to a championship and a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff. The Sun Devils (11-2) went into their league debut as the preseason pick to finish last among the 16 teams. At cornerback, Hunter had 31 tackles, tied for the Big 12 lead with 11 pass breakups and was tied for second with four interceptions. On offense, he leads the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 receiving touchdowns, and is second with 1,152 yards receiving. His 21 catches of at least 20 yards are the most nationally. He is also the AP's player of the year. Sanders is the Big 12 passing leader, completing 337 of 454 passes (74.2%) for 3,926 yards and a school-record 35 touchdowns with eight interceptions for the Buffaloes (10-2) Arizona State freshman quarterback Sam Leavitt, who is 11-1 as a starter, is the league’s top newcomer. The Michigan State transfer has 2,663 yards passing with 24 touchdowns and only five picks in 304 attempts. LAS VEGAS — Former Florida and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has agreed to lead UNLV's 24th-ranked football program, two people with knowledge of the hire said Wednesday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. The 52-year-old Mullen replaces Barry Odom, who left for Purdue on Sunday after going 19-8 and helping the Rebels receive back-to-back bowl invitations for the first time in program history. UNLV will play California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday. UNLV athletic director Erick Harper wasted little time in finding Odom's replacement. Mullen, most recently an ESPN college football analyst, went 103-61 at Florida and Mississippi State. Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach at his alma mater. Athletic director Wren Baker announced the hiring on Thursday, 17 years after Rodriguez made a hasty exit for what became a disastrous three-year experiment at Michigan. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Rich Rodriguez and his family back home,” Baker said in a statement. “Coach Rodriguez understands what it takes to win at West Virginia, and I believe he will pour his heart, soul and every ounce of his energy into our program. I am convinced Coach Rodriguez wants what is best for West Virginia, WVU and West Virginia football, and I am excited about the future of our program.” Rodriguez, who is the current coach at Jacksonville State, an architect of the spread offense and a polarizing figure in his home state, replaces Neal Brown, who was fired on Dec. 1 after going 37-35 in six seasons, including 6-6 this year. TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona star receiver Tetairoa McMillan declared for the NFL draft following three stellar seasons. McMillan announced his decision Thursday on Instagram. “Now, it’s time to take the next step. ... I’m officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft,” McMillan posted. “This is only the beginning.” McMillian is Arizona's all-time leader in receiving yards, finishing with 3,423 in three seasons, and is projected to be a first-round NFL draft pick. BRIEFLY FCS: The NCAA is taking its Football Championship Subdivision title game back to Tennessee. The FCS championship games at the end of the 2025 and 2026 seasons will be played in Nashville on the Vanderbilt campus. This season’s game will be played Jan. 6 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, which will host the game for a record 15th season in a row and was set for at least two more. OC: UCLA announced Tino Sunseri’s hiring as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Sunseri replaces Eric Bieniemy, who was fired on Dec. 5 after fielding one of the nation’s worst offenses this season. Sunseri spent one season as Indiana’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after following Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
December 2, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked proofread by Frontiers Journals In a study published in Engineering , researchers from Jilin University have achieved a significant breakthrough in high-temperature ultrahigh pressure generation using a Walker-type large-volume press (LVP). This advancement has opened new avenues for exploring novel materials and understanding Earth's interior. The paper is titled "Ultrahigh Pressure Generation at High Temperatures in a Walker-Type Large-Volume Press and Multiple Applications." The team successfully generated pressures ranging from 37.3 to 40.4 GPa at temperatures between 1900 and 2100 K. They achieved this by employing newly designed ZK01F tungsten carbide (WC) anvils with tapered surfaces. These anvils, along with cell assemblies containing hard materials and a sample volume of approximately 1 mm 3 , were crucial in expanding the pressure range. Additionally, specific adjustments to the apparatus enhanced its performance. The study also investigated the pressure efficiencies of different WC anvils and cell assemblies. Through meticulous experimentation, the researchers were able to optimize the setup for higher pressure generation. They compared the new-ZK01F anvils with other commercial hard carbide anvils, such as Fujilloy F08 and Hawedia, analyzing their mechanical properties and performance under high pressure . The applications of this ultrahigh pressure technology are far-reaching. In materials science , the team synthesized and characterized bulk samples of nearly pure sp 3 -hybridized ultrahard amorphous carbon. These samples exhibited remarkable properties, including high hardness and tunable band gaps. Core–shell nanocrystals with high Néel temperatures were also synthesized, showing potential for applications in information storage and sensing. For Earth science, the researchers studied the solubility of water and oxygen vacancies in lower mantle minerals. By synthesizing large-sized single crystals of lower-mantle minerals, they gained insights into the composition and structure of Earth's interior. This could help explain phenomena such as mid-lower-mantle slab stagnation. The researchers believe that with further advancements, the Walker-type LVP could reach even higher pressures, enabling more in-depth studies of materials and Earth's interior. The broader range of feasible pressures and temperatures in LVPs holds great promise for future scientific and industrial applications. More information: Xuyuan Hou et al, Ultrahigh Pressure Generation at High Temperatures in a Walker-Type Large-Volume Press and Multiple Applications, Engineering (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2023.03.023 Provided byFrontiers JournalsDouble-whammy: Household insurance costs to soar again, adding to inflation
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By LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military service academies dropped in 2024 for the second year in a row, according to new Pentagon data, marking a sharp turnaround from an alarming surge two years ago that triggered sweeping reviews and an overhaul in leadership . The decline in reports was mirrored by a similar decrease in the total number of students who said in an anonymous survey that they experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact during the school year that ended in the spring. Defense officials, however, warned on Thursday that the numbers are still high, and there is still a lot of work to be done. According to the survey, which is done every other year, about 13% of female students said they experienced unwanted sexual contact in the 2024 school year, compared with more than 21% in 2022. For men, the rate decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%. The reported assaults reflect familiar trends. Most of the alleged offenders are also academy students and are often known to the victim. They often happen after duty hours or on weekends and holidays. Drinking has long been a consistent factor. Beth Foster, executive director of the Pentagon’s force resiliency office, called the new numbers encouraging. But she added, “the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment is still far too high. What this data tells us is that this is a difficult problem for all, but it is not an impossible problem to solve.” A vast majority of students — 88% — responded to the survey. Defense officials said they are still concerned that, based on the survey, an estimated 783 students experienced unwanted sexual contact but just a small percentage reported it. The U.S. military and defense leaders have pushed improvements in programs, leadership training and staffing to encourage more victims to report so they can receive help and perpetrators can be punished. Defense officials released preliminary data much earlier than usual this year, and said the full report will go out in February. They said the early release was done to provide better information to school leaders who are implementing changes. However, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will leave in January when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and new leadership will take over the Pentagon. Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth , have vowed to eliminate “woke” policies fostering diversity and equity, and it’s not clear how any of that may impact sexual assault prevention efforts. Hegseth himself has been accused of sexual assault , which he denies, although he acknowledges making a settlement payment to the woman. Foster and others said Austin’s pressure on academy leaders to confront the problem led to a number of changes in how the schools foster better leaders and focus more stridently on sexual assault prevention. Related Articles Nation | How to protect your communications through encryption Nation | Companies tighten security after a health care CEO’s killing leads to a surge of threats Nation | Unidentified drones spotted flying at locations across NYC, including LaGuardia Airport Nation | About 2.6 million Stanley cups recalled after malfunctions caused burns. Is your mug included? Nation | Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied The total number of reported sexual assaults at the academies is divided in an often complex and confusing way. Academy and defense officials focus on the number of assaults reported by cadets and midshipmen during their school year. But students sometimes file reports after they leave the academies, describing incidents that happened when they were in school. The total is 106 for the 2024 school year, a sharp drop from 137 last year and 170 in 2022. The totals also decreased at each individual academy. Students at the U.S. Naval Academy reported 47 assaults, a slight dip from 49 the previous year. The other two saw significant decreases: Students at the Air Force Academy in Colorado reported 34, compared with 45 last year, and those at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York reported 25, compared with 43. In addition, eight students reported assaults last year that happened to them before they became students. The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education and treatment programs. But despite reams of research, and expanded programs, the numbers have grown. A renewed emphasis on it in the past several years has led to improvements and staff increases, although service members still complain that the videos and other programs are often outdated and don’t resonate as well with young troops.