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Could the Pentagon’s $550 Million Bet on Rare Earths Signal the Next Market Boom?

A deep dive into why the U.S. government is backing rare earth mining; plus, the tiny companies flying under the radar.

Barchart

New Deep Sea Mining Rules Lack Consensus Despite US Pressure

After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalizing rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by US efforts to fast-track the controversial practice.

International Business Times

From coal to crops: Dayak women lead a just transition through backyard farming

The global shift toward renewable energy is no longer a choice but a necessity: the climate crisis intensifies, with 2024 confirmed as the warmest year on record.

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Mining companies are pumping seawater into the driest place on Earth. But has the damage been done?

In Chile’s drought-stricken Atacama desert, Indigenous people say desalination plants cannot counter the impact of intensive lithium and copper mining on local water sources

The Guardian - UK

This Dividend Stock Has Doubled in 2025. Is It Still a Buy?

Anglogold Ashanti stock has more than doubled in 2025, but still looks like a good buy as it can deliver both capital gains and strong dividends over the medium term.

Barchart

Indigenous Wampis are ambushed in Peru after government backs out of anti-mining joint patrol

An attack by armed assailants on a patrol of a mission by the Indigenous Wampis guards last week in the Peruvian Amazon has again brought into focus the issue of illegal gold mining in the ancestral territory

The Independent UK

Apple inks $500m deal for rare earth magnets with US mining firm

China supplies most rare earth magnets to electronics manufacturers, but curbed exports earlier this year

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Lockheed Revives Plans For Pacific Deep Sea Mining

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) is re-entering deep-sea mining and talking to potential partners about activating two exploration zones it holds in the lucrative Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean.

Benzinga

Global mining group taps Australian as new CEO

One of the world's largest mining companies, Rio Tinto, has promoted its Australian-based iron ore boss to become chief executive.

AAP

Stocks With Rising Relative Strength: Barrick Mining

Barrick Mining shows rising price performance, earning an upgrade to its IBD Relative Strength Rating

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BHP Partners With BYD's FinDreams For Mine Electrification

A leading global miner, BHP (NYSE:BHP), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FinDreams Battery Co., a subsidiary of the Chinese EV and battery manufacturer BYD Group (OTCPK: BYDDF).

Benzinga

What's Going On With CleanSpark (CLSK) Stock?

CleanSpark Inc (NASDAQ:CLSK) shares are declining marginally in afternoon trading on Monday. The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining company's shares had initially climbed in the morning session, spurred by a blistering rally in the broader cryptocurrency market.

Benzinga

Lockheed Martin In Talks To Tap Untouched Pacific Mining Licenses Amid Global Mineral Push

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) is in talks with mining companies to enable the development of its licensed areas on the Pacific seabed. The move comes as global competition for critical minerals continues to intensify.

Benzinga

Caught in the contest between China and the west, the Cook Islands asks where its future lies

After the Pacific nation struck deals with Beijing, New Zealand abruptly cut off millions of dollars in critical aid and funding

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Zimbabwe’s lithium is in demand for making batteries: how to make sure benefits flow to the local economy

Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves on the African continent. Lithium has been mined since the colonial period in the 1950s. It’s a critical part of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are essential for the electric vehicle industry. Globally, the lithium-ion battery market is worth US$78.9 billion and is likely to…

Space

Could asteroid mining actually work? Maybe if we start with impact sites on the moon

"Can humanity enjoy the benefits of both asteroid and lunar mining without compromise, or do we have to choose one at the expense of the other?"

The Independent UK

Wyoming's first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths

Wyoming's first new coal mine in 50 years is said to be opening soon but it won't rely on the fossil fuel to make money

Benzinga

Malawi Lands $12 Billion Chinese Deal To Boost Mining And Balance Regional Influence

The Southeastern African country has secured $12 billion in mining and infrastructure investments from China. The deals, signed under Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng'oma, could elevate the landlocked country in the global commodity value chain.

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‘Crimes against nature and people’: How a global crackdown in the Amazon unfolded

Amazon Basin countries and the UAE joined forces to target illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging and fuel smuggling.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Breaches $118K, But These BTC Mining Firms Are Still Priced Like It's At $58K: Here's How These Mining Stocks Could Explode

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) scaled a fresh new high on Friday, this analyst highlighted the potential in these Bitcoin miners that were undervalued, according to him.

Benzinga

BTC Digital Soars Over 35% After Hours On Georgia Mining Breakthrough, Bitcoin Surge

BTC Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ:BTCT) surged by over 35% in after-hours trading on Thursday. Renewed momentum in the crypto sector, marked by Bitcoin’s recent all-time high, is fueling this rally.

Benzinga

MARA Stock Spikes In After-Hours Trading As Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High

The recent advancement in the cryptocurrency sector has led to an upward trend in stock value for MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA). The stock surged by 2.89% in the regular trading hours, followed by a 2.61% after-hours gain on Thursday, as investors responded to growing optimism around the company’s strategic development…

AAP

Aussie shares dip despite strong gains by mining sector

The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent lower, but iron ore giants, rare earth miners and building services company Johns Lyng posted strong gains.

MarketBeat

Why Now Could Be the Smartest Time to Buy Crypto Stocks

Crypto mining firms could benefit from a surge in interest in the space as the U.S. dollar falls and regulations appear broadly supportive.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Mining Stocks MARA, CleanSpark, Riot Are Moving Higher: What's Happening?

Shares of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining stocks are moving higher Thursday as Bitcoin continues to climb to record levels.

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