Mining & Metals: Cyprium Metals says reverse-circulation drilling at its Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia found extensive copper mineralisation in the historical waste dump, including 9m at 1.00% Cu from surface, with metallurgical tests now planned to assess leaching and a potential new feed source for its phased copper cathode restart. Regulation & Finance: CySEC highlighted its role during Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency, citing technical input on the Market Integration and Supervision Package, SFDR revisions and the Financial Data Access framework. Energy & Shipping Risk: With the Strait of Hormuz again under strain, the US says it has launched additional strikes on Iran to degrade threats to freedom of navigation, while oil prices jumped and a Qatari LNG tanker remains awaiting salvage after an attack. Digital Infrastructure: Cyta is buying and expanding the RedMax data centre in Latsia, aiming to create Cyprus’ largest privately owned facility and boost cloud and colocation capacity from early 2027. Property & Housing: Landbank’s CEO warns Cyprus’ market is now “multi-speed” by district, while Nicosia’s historic centre redevelopment plan faces pushback from residents and businesses over scope and funding. Agri Support: EU emergency fertilizer support was approved for farmers, and Cyprus also approved €6.35m more for foot-and-mouth compensation claims. Maritime Diplomacy: Cyprus reaffirmed its shipping cooperation at an IMO reception in London, stressing its role as a maritime nation.