Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency aims to cut U.S. penny production costs, sparking debate on currency reform. Explore the implications and strategies.

Researchers used cutting-edge X-ray techniques to gain new insights into 'infinite-layer' nickelate materials.

A penny-pinching tactic proposed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency could be getting rid of the penny itself.

In the vein of still-rare pinot noir blancs, Thacher Winery turns cinsaut into a white wine; plus, highlights from last weekend’s June Mountain adventure.

A DOGE social media post details the cost of producing nearly valueless one cent coins, sparking speculation it may add pennies to its federal cost-cutting hit list.

Defense programs, particularly shipbuilding, will experience high costs and delays if the administration's tariffs target crucial materials, analysts said.

Phoenix-based copper mining giant Freeport-McMoRan Inc. had a mixed fourth quarter in 2024, with revenue coming up short of Wall Street analysts’ expectations but earnings beating them.

John Pigsley pleaded guilty Thursday to several counts of fraud and tax evasion, according to the US Attorney's office.

It absorbs excess body heat when you get warm during the night, holds it, and then releases back to your body when you cool down. PCM has many versatile uses. Alongside mattresses, it is used in sweat-proof clothing, energy-efficient buildings and medical supplies.

Two men were arrested Thursday after they were allegedly seen driving away with stolen copper wire hanging out of a truck south of Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.

Investors' extreme bearish sentiment on silver is ironically bullish from a contrarian perspective. Click to read.

Canadians are saving $11 million every year because of the penny, a Canadian official told Newsweek. Could the U.S. follow?