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Rare species face extinction risk from some deep-sea mining, scientists say

The process could have a devastating effect on species in deep sea habitats, experts said.

Evening Standard · May 5

This Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Is Becoming an AI Star

Caterpillar is increasingly being treated as an AI‑infrastructure play, with data‑center and hyperscale power demand now a visible, incremental growth driver layered on top of its core construction, mining, and energy cycles rather than a one‑off theme.

Barchart · May 4

3 Under-the-Radar Gold Mining Companies Analysts Think Will Surge More Than 50%

Gold’s rally may have cooled, but with volatility still in play, analysts anticipate that these under-the-radar gold miners are poised to rise over 50% from here.

Barchart · May 4

Ahead of an IPO for Its Gold Business, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Barrick Mining Stock?

Barrick Mining Corporation is planning an IPO for its gold business. But with its stock slipping in 2026, is this a dip worth buying, or a warning sign to stay cautious?

Barchart · Apr 30

Labor will back fossil fuels in the budget but the gas tax campaign isn’t dead yet

Despite popular support for a 25% levy on gas exports, Anthony Albanese opposes it and there is little discussion about how to reduce our usage

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29

The Iran war has depleted supplies of tungsten, a critical mineral for the world’s militaries

The US and Israel’s conflict with Iran has drained munitions at an astonishing rate. This is placing pressure on the supply of a crucial metal: tungsten.

The Conversation · Apr 29

The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor

There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies – everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems – depend on critical minerals. But many of the communities where those minerals are…

The Conversation · Apr 29

Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'

Toxic runoff from rare earth mines in Myanmar is contaminating rivers that flow into Thailand, threatening the Mekong River and its basin's fisheries and farmland

The Independent UK · Apr 29

U.S. Mint Gold Supply Reportedly Tied to Drug Cartel Mining Networks

Illegally mined Colombian gold was laundered through intermediaries, exported with paperwork that appeared legitimate, and eventually moved into formal global supply chains, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Apr 28

Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters, clearing way for Chilean company to seek permits

President Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a Chilean company eying the region's precious metals to begin applying for permits

The Independent UK · Apr 28