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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
How to buy and sell items in Dune Awakening?
Image via Funcom In the unforgiving sands of Dune: Awakening , survival isn't just about shields, spice, and sandworms. It's also about smart trading. With Solaris as your key currency, learning where to buy and sell gear, materials, and upgrades can make all the difference on Arrakis. Whether you're hustling as a merchant or just trying to offload some extra loot, here's how the economy works and where you need to go. How to Buy and Sell Items in Dune Awakening ? Dune: Awakening lets you trade everything from raw materials and weapons to crafted gear and blueprints. Solaris is the main currency, and you'll earn it through missions, looting, and selling excess items. You can then reinvest that money into better gear, vehicles, or crafting resources. Here are some areas where you can buy and sell items in Dune Awakening: How to Find a Trading Outpost in Dune Awakening & What to Do There! 🚀 1. Desert Trading Posts Scattered across the map, especially in early zones, Trading Posts are the easiest place to start buying and selling. These NPC-run markets are straightforward: walk in, talk to the vendor, and sell whatever you don't need. They accept most basic items, and while the prices might not be the best, it's fast and easy. You'll also spot Contract Boards at most Trading Posts, which give you delivery or fetch quests, sometimes even guiding you to new trading areas. Don't ignore them; they often open up new regional routes for profit. 2. Social Hubs in Arrakeen & Harko Village Once you've got better gear and some Solaris in your pocket, it's time to graduate to the major trading zones: Arrakeen and Harko Village. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stylish New Mobility Scooters Available for Seniors (Take a Look) Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Search Now Undo These hubs are home to the CHOAM Exchange, the heart of the player-to-player economy. To get there: Use Taxi NPCs found near Trading Posts (hint: look for Ornithopter holograms). The ride costs 2,500 Solaris, but returning to your previous zone is free. How to get Into Arrakeen Dune Awakening 3. CHOAM Exchange If you're looking to buy or sell to other players, your destination is the CHOAM Exchange. This is the game's central player-driven market, where real economic strategy kicks in. To access the Exchange, head to one of the two main social hubs: Arrakeen or Harko Village. You can travel there via Taxi NPCs near Trading Posts (look for the Ornithopter hologram). It'll cost you 2,500 Solaris to get there, but returning to your home zone is free. Once inside, find the CHOAM sales terminals where you can list items for sale, browse what other players are offering, and set your own prices. 4. Specialty Shops Social hubs also feature exclusive NPC vendors selling high-tier gear and rare resources like: Unique schematics Vehicle components Rare materials (e.g. Plasteel Microflora Fiber) You won't find these in basic desert trading posts, so make sure to check these shops frequently. Stock rotates, and limited-time items do appear. Whether you're flipping gear, buying top-tier items, or just unloading junk, mastering Dune: Awakening 's economy is essential. Start local, think smart, and make the CHOAM Exchange your second home.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Trolleybuses are back as demand grows for cleaner public transport
Berlin (dpa)- The trolleybus is considered by many to be clunky technology from the past. But thanks to technical innovation, these so-called silent servants are staging a comeback as some countries seek to decarbonize their public transport. The trolleybus, which draws power from dual overhead wires mounted over roads using spring-loaded trolley poles, has been around for 130 years and used to be considered inflexible since it could seldom deviate from a set route. The advent of powerful batteries for off-grid driving has changed all that. It has also done away with the need to erect unsightly overhead wires in historic city centres, an aspect which used to deter many European cities from operating the vehicles. Modern trolleys can also manage off-wire journeys and have on-board batteries that are recharged by the overhead wires with what's called In-Motion Charging (IMC) technology. They also come with contemporary tech such as wi-fi and air-conditioning. Chief producers include Polish firm Solaris, Hess of Switzerland and Yutong in China. Non-profit lobby group Trolleymotion says some 300 trolleybus systems are still in operation globally, reflecting sustained interest in this clean and efficient form of electric public transport. "European cities are steadily converting back to trolleybus public transport," says Gunter Mackinger, who used to be in charge of a large trolleybus system in Salzburg, Austria and remains a passionate advocate of the technology. He claims trolleybuses are even better than battery-electric buses, since they have none of the charging delays or the heavy weight which puts a strain on electric buses and shortens their service life. Many European networks were discontinued in the 1960s and 1970s but urban planners now believe this was a mistake. Prominent recent converts to the trolleybus include Prague which has re-introduced trolleybuses on an airport corridor, while the Estonian capital Tallinn scrapped plans to replace the trolleybuses with battery-electric buses and is buying 40 new ones instead. The city said retaining the existing trolleybus infrastructure saves money and avoids the expenses and downtime associated with large-scale battery bus charging Italy has long been a stronghold of the trolleybus, but until recently many of its systems have been neglected. Naples has now just ordered 40 state-of-the-art, 12.5-meter-long hybrid/electric trolleybuses to replace 59 existing vehicles. Trolleybuses returned to the capital Rome in 2021 after an absence of 33 years and they ply mainly on the outskirts. The southern city of Lecce brought back trolleybuses in 2012 and Pescare is poised to do the same this year. Germany still has three systems in Solingen, Eberswalde near Berlin and in Esslingen close to Stuttgart. The latter plans to buy 52 new trolleybuses soon. Berlin has mulled bringing back the trolleybus but a decision has been deferred. Switzerland also has 12 systems which run alongside trams and regular buses, mainly using hydro-electric power which is plentiful in the alpine republic. Mexico is set to soon inaugurate the new 18.5 km long Chalco-Santa Martha trolleybus line with 13 stations and two terminals, and an initial fleet of 108 trolleybuses. This will be expanded to 184 in the future. In the highland city of Quito, Ecuador, elderly Mercedes trolleybuses have just been been replaced by new Chinese-made Yutong vehicles. Fleet renewal was hailed at the gala opening last month by transport director Xavier Vásquez as a milestone in reducing carbon emissions. "The new trolleybuses are environmentally-friendly and the benefit is real, it's as if we had planted a thousand new trees this week," Vásquez told local media. Meanwhile, Sao Paulo in Brazil has introduced introduced huge four-axle articulated trolleybuses to speed up rapid transit services. These can carry up to 146 passengers although only 60 get a seat. Both Vancouver in Canada and the Greek capital Athens are poised to renew their systems while in the French city of Nancy, new trolleybuses from Hess have just started plying as replacements for troublesome rubber-wheeled trams which were prone to breaking down. Some 85 Russian cities still rely heavily on trolleybuses and the country seemingly has no intention of phasing them out. Systems include one in Novosibersk where a total of 258 home-manufactured trolleybuses went into operation last year. The world's northernmost system also operates in the Arctic city of Murmansk. Surprisingly Moscow is a casualty. In autumn 2020, what was then the world's largest trolleybus system with 83 routes and 600 km of overhead wires, stopped operating. A campaign to keep the silent servants failed and officials said the system had become too inefficient and unwieldy for a modern city. Some critics questioned whether the real purpose behind the closure was to free up lucrative real estate sites taken up by the trolleybus facilities, including a huge garage near the centre. There have been other setbacks too. Morocco's new system has been dormant since 2022 owing to technical gremlins and it is unclear when it will restart. Tehran has also recently decided to abandon trolleybuses in favour of battery-electric buses.
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Solaris Energy
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. ('Solaris' or the 'Company') (NYSE: SEI) and reminds investors of the May 27, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements Share Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Mobile Energy Rentals LLC ("MER") had little to no corporate history in the mobile turbine leasing space; (2) MER did not have a diversified earnings stream; (3) MER's co-owner was a convicted felon associated with multiple allegations of turbine-related fraud; (4) as a result, Solaris overstated the commercial prospects posed by the Acquisition; (5) Solaris inflated profitability metrics by failing to properly depreciate its turbines; and (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. On March 17, 2025, Morpheus Research published an investigative report alleging, among other things, that MER had been 'a ~$2.5 million revenue equipment leasing business based out of a condo with zero employees, no turbines, and no track record in the mobile turbine rental industry.' The report revealed that one of MER's co-owners, John Tuma ('Tuma') was in fact, a 'convicted felon' for 'environmental crimes and lying to the court 'on multiple occasions under oath'' and was involved in a '$800 million gas turbine scandal… that included allegations of bid rigging [and] corruption.' Despite being 'nothing more than a small, local switchgear rental business at the end of 2023' MER was 'seemingly transformed throughout the first half of 2024 – just months before it was acquired by Solaris' immediately after Tuma joined the Company. The report then described how, in that period, MER had acquired substantially all of its turbines, primarily financed through the $71 million in debt that Solaris would later pay in the Acquisition. Contrary to Solaris's claims 'that MER had a 'contracted and diversified earnings stream[,]'' in fact, 'that 96% of its Power Solutions revenue was derived from a single customer[.]' On this news, Solaris' stock price fell $4.15, or 16.9%, to close at $20.46 per share on March 17, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume. The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Solaris' conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others. To learn more about the Solaris Energy class action, go to or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook. Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP ( Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Solaris secures $200m financing deal for Warintza project development in Ecuador
Canadian miner Solaris Resources has entered a $200m financing arrangement with RGLD Gold, a subsidiary of Royal Gold, to advance its large-scale Warintza copper-gold-molybdenum project in south-eastern Ecuador. This agreement comprises a gold stream and a net smelter return (NSR) royalty, designed to provide long-term liquidity for the project. The funding will cover all necessary activities up to a final investment decision and repay existing senior secured debt with Orion Mine Finance Management. Royal Gold will pay the upfront cash consideration of $200m in three tranches, with the first tranche of $100m paid upon closing. The second tranche of $50m will be paid after publication of the pre-feasibility study (PFS) and the environmental impact assessment technical approval. The last tranche of $50m will be made available on the first anniversary of the closing date. Solaris president and CEO Matthew Rowlinson said: 'This transaction is a clear endorsement of the potential scale, geological qualities and its near surface nature, economics and stage of development of Warintza, one of the few remaining near-term, globally significant copper development opportunities not controlled by a major. 'Further, it is a reflection of the strong investor confidence in Ecuador as a mining jurisdiction, supported by the government's commitment to the sector as a pillar of long-term economic development. The stream is expected to represent a small percentage of the gold over the life of mine and together with the royalty, enables the company to maintain the project's strategic flexibility.' Under the gold stream component, Royal Gold will receive deliveries equivalent to 20oz of gold per one million pounds of copper produced within a specific area of interest. The purchase price for the gold will be 20% of the spot price until the delivery of the first 90,000oz, and then 60% of the spot price. Additionally, Royal Gold will secure a 0.3% NSR royalty on all metal production within an expanded area of interest, with provisions for annual increases. The agreement's structure allows Solaris to maintain significant exploration upside and commercial flexibility. In the event of a change of control, provisions are in place for potential termination of the stream and adjustments to the royalty. Royal Gold has also committed to supporting Solaris' environmental and social programmes, highlighting a shared commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices. Discovered in 2000, the Warintza project is estimated to contain measured and indicated resources of 1,082 million tonnes (mt) at 0.48% copper equivalent (CuEq), while inferred resources are estimated at 3,135mt at 0.27% CuEq. Solaris anticipates publishing a PFS for the project in the third quarter of 2025, with environmental impact assessment approval expected by mid-2025. The company is also progressing with more than 82,000m of infill drilling to update its mineral resource estimate in the same time frame. Royal Gold president and CEO Bill Heissenbuttel said: 'Warintza is at an early stage in its development and is one of the only large-scale copper-gold-molybdenum projects that is not controlled by a major mining company, and the creative transaction structure offers Solaris flexibility as they consider strategic alternatives to advance the project while protecting Royal Gold should development not proceed according to current plans.' In May 2024, Solaris voluntarily terminated its plan to divest a minority stake to Zijin Mining Group, intended to support the expansion of the Warintza project. "Solaris secures $200m financing deal for Warintza project development in Ecuador" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
3 top bottles from little-known wine nation's outstanding vineyards with Sauvignon Blanc alternative well worth price
THOSE of you who have even a passing interest in Ireland's wine scene will have either read about, or met, Maggie Domaradzka and Maja Ignaczewska, both originally from Poland. As a wine writer I attend dozens of tastings annually, events selling the attributes of the 4 Polish pair Maggie Domaradzka and Maja Ignaczewska have become importers of wine from their home nation It would be unusual if either Maggie or Maja were not there too, soaking up further knowledge on the wines of the world, and how the wine business in Ireland works. Then, about three years ago, this dynamic duo began to promote the wines of their homeland, organising fun, innovative, and educational tasting events – on land and sea! And the next, inevitable, step has come to fruition recently with this popular Wines from Poland are relatively new to these shores, but there is already a growing fan base for them. Read more in Fabulous It will, however, be an uphill battle to make the venture profitable going forward, vying for business in an extremely competitive and cost-conscious market. Back home, wine has become very popular once again, slowly re-building vineyards and cellars since the fall of communism in 1989. The industry has lured a coterie of young wine makers with modern ideas but with a respectful nod to tradition. History reveals that wine was produced in Poland from the year 966, but by the end of the 1500s production was beginning to slip due to climate change – and wars! Most read in Fabulous The industry was finally destroyed by the communist regime in the last century but is now beginning to thrive once again. Much of what is produced remains in the home market, but exports are beginning to grow as the rest of the world gets to taste the quality of the wines. Jose Mourinho launches new side hustle alongside Fenerbahce job as John Terry vows to be first customer These will increase as production is stepped up over the next few vintages. For now what is available here is carefully selected by Maggie and Maja from seven outstanding vineyards. Right now, the Blackrock Cellar, Wine Pair, The Fumbally, Barossa Wines, Mitchell & Son, Searsons and The Corkscrew in Dublin are stocking some of these great wines. Dom Jantoń Blanc de Blancs NV (ABV 11.5%) 4 €50 approx @ Searsons Wine Merchant, The Corkscrew Grape: Seyval Blan c THIS early-ripening hybrid grape, bred in France for the first time in the 1920s, is popular among the growing number of young and talented Polish wine makers. Particularly suited for cool climate regions, this sparkling sipper, crafted in central Poland, has a light straw colour, with citrus and mineral notes on the nose. The palate is light, crisp and refreshing. The dominant flavour profile has distinct green apple and lemon hints and finishes with a clean mineral note. Enjoy with: Super with summer salads. Star rating: *** Turnau Solaris 2023 (ABV 12.5%) 4 €44 approx @ Blackrock Cellar & Barossa Wines Grape: Solaris THIS grape variety has proved to be extremely adaptable to the growing and climatic conditions in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway – but is particularly successful in Poland, and Turnau wine makers have managed to curb its tendencies towards over sweetness. It has the flavour profile that would please Sauv Blanc fans, with it bright and lively aromatics, and zippy fruit notes. This has a light straw yellow hue and bouquet of pear, stone fruit and honey. The well balanced and intense palate has super acidity, with notes of apple and citrus. Satisfying, long length. Enjoy with: Fried chicken dishes. Star rating: **** Don Charbielin St Laurent 2024 (ABV 12%) 4 €53 @ Blackrock Cellar Grape: St Laurent ONE of Austria's most prominent and versatile red varieties has found a new, and welcoming, home in Poland. This very quaffable version is a dark ruby colour in the glass, with dark cherry and soft summer fruit aromas. The smooth palate has a nice intensity, with blackberry, plum and black fruit notes, aligned with a hint of oak, from a little barrel ageing, a hint of spice, and silky tannins. Nice length on the finish. Enjoy with: Sticky glazed barbecue pork ribs. Star rating: ****
