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Teck Resources raises cost estimates for QB2 project in Chile

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. raised the cost estimates for its QB2 copper project in Chile as it reported its latest quarterly results and lowered its production guidance for copper, molybdenum and steelmaking coal for the year.The mining company says it now expects the QB2 project to cost between US$8.6 billion and $8.8 billion, up from earlier guidance for between US$8.0 billion and US$8.2 billion.The update came as Teck says it earned a profit attributable to shareholders of C$276 million or 52 cents per diluted share for the quarter end Sept. 30 compared with a loss of C$195 million or 37 cents per share a year earlier.Revenue totalled C$3.60 billion, down from C$4.26 billion in the same quarter last year.On an adjusted basis, Teck says it earned 76 cents per diluted share, down from an adjusted profit of C$1.74 per diluted share a year earlier.In its guidance, Teck lowered its annual copper production forecast to 320,000 to 365,000 tonnes from 330,000 to 375,000 tonnes for t...

SIU investigating fatal police shooting in St. Catharines

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

Ontario’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate a fatal shooting in St. Catharines involving officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service.Police were called to a home on Melody Trail near Arthur Street around 9 p.m. Monday.Authorities say there was an interaction between uniformed patrol officers and a male suspect that ended with the man being shot by police.Police say lifesaving measures were performed by paramedics, but the man died of his injuries.The Special Investigations Unit has been notified and have invoked their mandate.The SIU is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to please contact them.

Millennial Money: How to adjust to prosperity after poverty

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

Growing up without money affects how you live on a daily basis in childhood, and it can have long-term effects into adulthood, even when you begin to have enough money to make ends meet.When you move from experiencing poverty to maintaining financial stability, there can be some major opportunities to set yourself and your family up for long-term security. But there can also be challenges around changing your mindset and managing your emotions about money. Here are some things to expect when you move from one circumstance to another.HOW THE EXPERIENCE OF POVERTY CAN SHAPE YOUR MONEY BEHAVIORSWhen money is tight on a continual basis, hard decisions often have to be made, such as, “Am I going to pay my light bill or am I going to buy groceries?”“There’s no right answer, and either way there’s going to be a lack of safety,” says Saundra Davis, a money coach and director of Sage Financial Solutions.Davis says that lack of safety — i.e., not being able to fulfill all of your needs and li...

Tuesday Forecast: Unseasonably warm conditions with temps near 80

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

CHICAGO — Unseasonably warm conditions Tuesday with temperatures near 80. Sunny start with building clouds and wind. Winds: SSW 15-25, G30-40 mph. Air quality in the Good category for today. High near 80.Rain developing tonight, heavy at times overnight. Very mild temps. SSW 10-25 mph. Low near 60. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Wednesday Forecast: Morning rain tapers off, some late-day clearing and continued mild. Winds: SSW 10-15 mph. High 70.Extended outlook calls for mild temps to continue on Thursday with highs near 70 and rain at times. Mid to low 70s on Friday with showers and gusty winds. This weekend temperatures crash into the mid to low 50s for high temps and both days have a chance of showers. Monday a chilly high of only upper 40s. Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Insight: Supporters walk to Texas Capitol to raise awareness for Burundi clean water

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As a way to raise awareness for clean water in Burundi -- a country in Africa -- Central Texans carried heavy jugs of water from Town Lake to the Texas State Capitol on Friday. Gilbert Tuhabonye joined KXAN News at 4 p.m. for a live interview.Read a transcription of the discussion below or watch the interview in the video player above. Some responses have been edited for clarity.Sanders: Well, a truly transformational day here in Central Texas for Central Texans as they carried heavy jugs of water from Town Lake to the state capitol to raise awareness about the need for clean water in Burundi, a country in Africa. Now this is all in honor of all American retired professional runner Gilbert Tuhabonye, and he is a role model and a coach to people not only here in Austin, but around the world. So he is also a genocide survivor, escaping a horrific massacre in Africa, witnessing mass murder and barely escaping his own death. It's his 30th anniversary of life happening t...

5 things to know this Tuesday, October 24

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, today we can expect the first widespread frost/freeze of the season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police are asking the public for help in locating two 21-year-olds who were reported missing on October 15, with police saying they disappeared under “suspicious circumstances.” Meanwhile, two Schenectady men were arrested in connection to the reported homicide on Sunday morning. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. VSP: 21-year-olds missing under suspicious circumstancesVermont State Police are asking the public for help in locating two 21-year-olds who were reported missing on October 15, with police saying they disappeared under “suspicious circumstances.” Jahim Solomon, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and Eric White, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, were reportedly traveling together in N...

Day of remembrance for first anniversary of CVPA shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Tuesday is a day of remembrance for the victims of last year's shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.October 24, 2022, is a day most people in the St. Louis area will never forget. A former student shot his way into the school. Claiming the lives of student Alexzandria Bell and beloved teacher Jean Kuzuka. As a result of the lingering trauma, classes at CVPA are canceled Tuesday, as well as at the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, which shares its campus.The district is commemorating the tragic day with a focus on healing. District officials are ensuring grief counselors will be available to provide support for students and staff who continue to grapple with the lingering pain, trauma, and stress from the shooting. In honor of 61-year-old teacher Jean Kuzuka's memory, her alma mater, Lindbergh High School, recently established the 'Jean Kuzuka Memorial Scholarship.'She taught health, PE, and personal finance and worked at CVPA for 14 year...

Ransomware negotiator explains process of haggling with hackers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS – In a little more than a month, we’ve reported on three cyberattacks in St. Louis. Bi-State President and CEO Taulby Roach confirmed a ransom demand was part of the Metro transit attack. Hackers threatened to publish confidential data if officials didn’t pay up.Tony Cook, the head of threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, says ransomware attacks begin with hackers compromising their target's computer network.“And that can be a number of things. Vulnerabilities. Phishing attacks. Supply chain attacks,” Cook said.Once inside the target’s network, Cook tells us the hackers unleash software that scours and collects data, often crippling IT systems and holding user information hostage. Hackers eventually reveal the information they’ve stolen and tell the victim what it’s going to cost to get it back or keep it from going public.“Most of the time, you will find a ransomware note and inside that ransomware note will be a link to either be able to talk directly to these peo...

Lemay locals asked to keep an eye out after suspicious fires

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Lemay Fire Protection District is calling on locals to keep a close eye out after more than twenty suspicious fires in the area this year.One person was arrested last week in connection with the fires. However, two more fires were set at two vacant houses over the weekend. Rigazzi’s sold to local ownership group We're told firefighters suffered minor injuries in both incidents. The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating the fires.FOX 2 will update these stories with more information as it becomes available.

Police: 80-year-old woman missing since Monday afternoon

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The North County Police Cooperative issues an endangered silver advisory for 80-year-old Shirley Pittman.She went missing from Northbury Lane in Vinita Park around 4:30 p.m. Monday. She's 5'7, 180 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, and pink Nike sandals. Search for missing woman leads police to her family’s backyard Police say she has dementia. She left home on foot and may be heading toward Alton, Illinois.If you have any information, call the North County Police Cooperative or 911. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.