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Gold Prices Headed Towards $3,800 per Ounce as Technical Risks Mount, Analyst Says

Gold prices fell over 3% as President Trump failed to provide clarity on the US-Iran conflict. Analysts predict further declines, with potential buying opportunities in mining stocks.

International Business Times UK

Lunar Prospectors Race to Mine the Moon — What Helium‑3 Could Mean for Earth's Energy

Space companies race to mine the Moon for Helium-3, a rare isotope that could transform Earth's energy and spark a new space economy

International Business Times UK

Stocks Climb on War-End Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.97%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Rally on Optimism that the War in Iran is Near a Conclusion

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.68%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.57%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Lunar prospectors: the businesses looking to mine the moon

Within the lunar dirt is a type of helium so rare on Earth that a palm-sized container is estimated to be worth millions

The Guardian - UK

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

The Independent UK

Bitcoin network has its first quarterly hashrate drop since 2020 — Iran conflict spurs Bitcoin mining operators to accelerate pivot to AI infrastructure

Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI infrastructure amidst the conflict in Iran. The BTC network has seen its first quarterly hashrate drop in nearly six years.

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Activists outraged after mining company announces plans to dig for rare earth elements next to US National Park

The proposed mining site is just outside the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park — and reportedly part of the habitat of an endangered desert tortoise

The Independent UK

The Metals Company: Unlocking a Klondike-Quality Mineral Rush

The Metals Company is a speculative play on the trillion-dollar deep-sea mining industry, on track for regulatory approval within a few quarters.

MarketBeat

70 dead as gunmen attack gold mine near South Sudan capital

More than 70 people were killed after unidentified gunmen attacked a gold mining site on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital over the weekend, police said on Monday, in one of the deadliest incidents linked to resource disputes in recent months.

The Times of India

4 Key Reasons To Think Twice About How You Approach Crypto in 2026

You don’t have to buy crypto to build a crypto portfolio. Learn how staking, mining and engagement rewards can let you earn digital assets at a low cost.

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Gunmen kill more than 70 in South Sudan after a dispute at a gold mine

Gunmen have killed more than 70 people in South Sudan after a dispute at a gold mining site near the capital, Juba

The Independent UK

Rights and Environmental Groups Say Venezuela Mining Bill Could Pull U.S. Firms Into 'Blood Gold' Economy

A coalition of Venezuelan civil society, Human Rights and environmental groups is warning that a proposed mining law could draw U.S. companies into a system linked to illegal extraction, environmental damage and armed control of mineral-rich regions.

Latin Times

S&P/ASX 200 Rebounds Sharply, Gaining Nearly 2% as Miners Rally Amid Easing US-Iran War Tensions

The S&P/ASX 200 index surged more than 1.8% on Wednesday, closing at approximately 8,538 points after climbing as high as 8,564, as investors welcomed signs of de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict and a strong rebound in mining and energy stocks.

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How mines in war-torn DRC lie at the heart of Trump’s fortune-hunting in Africa

WORLD OF TROUBLE: World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where conflict, aid and minerals all intersect, to investigate what Donald Trump’s brazen commercial interest in the war-torn country actually means

The Guardian - AU

Tonga PM welcomes US deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns

Exclusive: Pacific island’s new leader Lord Fakafānua discusses ‘exciting’ US partnership as critics fear impacts of seabed exploration

TechRadar

“Likely created with AI-generated code”: This massive ‘vibe-coded’ campaign uses 1,700+ fake filenames to inject malware into your favorite game mods and apps

Cryptojackers are being distributed through fake software, VPNs, game mods, and more.

The Conversation

Why ‘deaths of despair’ are higher in former coal mining communities

Life expectancy in the UK has risen dramatically since the Industrial Revolution. For more than a century, people lived increasingly long and healthy lives. But around the turn of the millennium, that progress began to slow.

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I'm an Investment Pro: This Is Why Gold Isn't Shining Right Now (Plus, an Alternative That Is)

Even if gold mining companies become less profitable, it will still be business as usual for gold royalty companies.

International Business Times

Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Falls 0.82% to 8,428 on Mining Weakness

The Australian share market extended its recent losses Friday, March 20, 2026, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index declining 69.4 points or 0.82% to close at 8,428.40 — its lowest finish in four months and marking a third straight weekly drop amid persistent Middle East tensions and commodity price pressure.

The Independent UK

Vatican launches campaign to encourage divestment from mining industries

The Vatican has launched a campaign that urges Catholic institutions to divest from mining and align investments with church ecology teaching

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S&P Futures Slip as Oil Prices Rise on Kharg Island Takeover Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.40% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid waning hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

AAP

Aussie shares hit nine-month low as war wipes $270b

The bourse is down for a third straight week with more than $270 billion wiped from its market value since US attacks on Iran sparked an energy market crisis.

AAP

Man faces court over hundreds of child sex abuse crimes

A man accused of committing hundreds of child sex abuse offences against 13 children over a period of years in a remote mining region has faced court.

MarketBeat

The Copper Barbell: How to Profit From the Shortage—and Avoid the Dilution Trap

Compare copper producers, COPX, and select developers as deficits tighten: key operational risks, dilution traps, and what support actually changes.

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