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Fast-track application to mine Denniston Plateau on West Coast rejected

The authority has informed Bathurst Resources that their application did not comply with fast-track law.

In 2028, two major labor negotiations are set to coincide, creating significant potential disruptions for the U.S. economy and shippers. United Parcel Service (UPS) drivers and parcel handlers will end their five-year master contract just one month after the expiration of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's contract with the Pacific Maritime Association.

Both events could lead to disruptions at the West Coast ports, which handle a substantial portion of U.S. containerized imports and contribute significantly to the nation's GDP. The Teamsters Union President, Sean O’Brien, has warned that a strike at UPS and the ports is a "bad idea," but the implications of a combined economic impact could be severe.

The overlapping labor talks come at a time when the U.S. is facing a presidential election, which could further complicate the situation.

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