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Imerys SA has decided to put its UK lithium mining project on hold due to funding issues and challenging market conditions for lithium, a key battery metal.

The co-founders of Reface and Prisma have joined forces to develop Mirai, a platform that aims to improve on-device model inference, and have secured a $10 million seed funding to support its development.

Freeform has raised $67M in Series B funding to scale up its laser AI manufacturing capabilities, positioning itself as a leader in the field.

SMX, a low float tech company, is gaining attention due to its patented molecular authentication technology and secured funding through 2027, positioning it for potential growth.

Callan's 2025 Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Study reports a 23.5% increase in nuclear decommissioning trust fund balances to $100 billion, driven by stock market gains.

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British scientist David Silver's start-up Ineffable Intelligence is raising $1bn in a funding deal led by Sequoia Capital, valuing the company at $4bn.

Bitcoin's price remains below $70,000 due to a negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector, indicating market pressure and potential bearish sentiment.

Cloud startup Render has raised funding at a valuation of $1.5 billion, benefiting from the growing demand for artificial intelligence and increasing competition in the cloud computing market.

US-based AI companies have seen significant funding in 2026, with 3 companies raising over $1 billion and 14 others raising $100 million or more, indicating a strong interest in AI investments.

Senegal has secured funding to cover its eurobond payments due in March, alleviating investor concerns about the country's ability to service its dollar-denominated debt.

Stake, a Dubai-based property investment platform, raised $31 million in a funding round to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and enhance its technology.