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Stocks Fall Slightly as Fed Independence Threatened

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.07%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.04%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Retreat on Concerns Over Fed Independence

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.27%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

In a small mining town in South Africa’s Limpopo province, young people are showing worrying signs of diseases that were once thought to affect only older adults.

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Nigeria and South Africa plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges

Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels – and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which…

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All the barriers to rare earth mining in Greenland

Donald Trump wants to dismantle China’s near-monopoly on the supply of rare earths

The Independent UK

Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe’s push for rare earth metals

Swedish producer is trying to to accelerate the process of extracting the elements vital for hi-tech products

The Guardian - UK

This $2,000 Bitcoin mining water heater can pay for itself by slashing your energy bills, company claims — can rake in $1,000 a year in BTC, offset 80% of electricity and water costs

Superheat was at CES 2026 to showcase what it describes as “a water heater that pays for itself.” Instead of a resistive heating element, it warms your H2O with heat generated by a Bitcoin ASIC miner.

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Trump's Greenland Play: Oil and Minerals the Real Prize for Bezos and Gates?

Trump's renewed focus on Greenland raises questions over oil and mineral wealth, with critics pointing to investor interests linked to Bezos and Gates as Arctic resources gain value.

International Business Times UK

The 3 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for 2026

Gold’s explosive surge in 2025 has left Caledonia Mining, Alamos Gold, and Gold Royalty as three high‑conviction ways to ride a potential move higher in 2026.

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The future depends on copper, but a coming shortage makes it a 'systemic risk' to the economy and a strategic flashpoint, S&P Global warns

S&P Global estimated copper demand will jump 50% from current levels to 42 million metric tons by 2040 while supply will shrink in the coming years.

Fortune

Mining companies Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks over £190bn merger to create world’s biggest

The FT estimates a total merger could result in a company worth in excess of $260bn (£193bn)

The Independent UK

Mining, climate and smokescreens: What's driving Trump's interest in Greenland?

Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.

Euronews

1,100-year-old mummy found in Chile died of extensive injuries when a turquoise mine caved in, CT scans reveal

The mummified remains of a man buried close to a turquoise mine in Chile's Atacama Desert suggest he was a miner who died in a tragic occupational accident.

LiveScience

Glencore shares surge after confirming talks with Rio Tinto over mega-merger

Its share price was up by more than 8% on Friday morning.

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The Guardian - UK

Mining firms Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks

Deal would create world’s largest mining company and come almost a year after previous discussions failed

The Guardian - UK

US economy added fewer jobs than forecast in December, but January interest rate cut very unlikely – as it happened

Economists say fall in US unemployment rate last month means Federal Reserve likely to leave borrowing costs unchanged at this month’s meeting

MarketBeat

Do the Hottest ETFs of 2025 Still Have Upside in 2026?

A surge in demand for technologies powered by critical metals means that the companies responsible for mining these materials—and ETFs focused on them—can soar.

The Conversation

Greenland is rich in natural resources – a geologist explains why

Greenland, the largest island on Earth, possesses some of the richest stores of natural resources anywhere in the world.

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The Independent UK

Japan to test deep-sea rare-earth mining as China export curbs spark supply concerns

Tokyo set to make world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth-rich mud from a depth of around 6,000m

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A Beginner’s Guide to Lifting and Rigging Equipment

Lifting and rigging equipment is essential to modern industry. From construction sites and manufacturing plants to ports, warehouses, and mining operations, heavy loads must be moved safely and precisely every day.

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Trump’s Greenland takeover would require ‘billions upon billions’ spent over decades to acquire a mineral industry that doesn’t yet exist, experts say

As the White House confirms military force is "always an option," experts say the costs—financial, strategic, and geopolitical—will be staggering.

MarketBeat

Is 2026 The Year to Load Up on Crypto Miners?

As Bitcoin mining companies shift to meet data center demand, will volatility in the space calm down? Or are these plays still highly speculative?

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Newmont Mining Breaks Into the Top 100: A Bet on Venezuela’s Comeback?

Much has been made about Venezuela’s oil and natural gas revival after the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro. However, the country’s vast mineral resources could be what gets Newmont Mining further into Latin America.

AAP

'Horrible' graffiti could be linked to outback murder

Slanderous graffiti painted on a fence behind a mining town pub could be linked to the suspected murder of a man who disappeared 14 years ago.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes above milestone 10,000 mark for first time

A strong trading session for mining and defence stocks helped lift the index higher as investors reacted steadily to political upheaval in Venezuela.

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