The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Gold at $5,000—3 Mining Stocks for the Next Gold Rush

Gold just crossed $5,000 for the first time; here are three gold mining stocks that could benefit from the next phase of the gold rally

MarketBeat · Jan 27

Washington’s $1.6B Endorsement Turns USA Rare Earth Into a Force

A government funding package for USA Rare Earth creates a new national champion for heavy critical minerals while reshaping the domestic mining sector.

MarketBeat · Jan 27

NOAA speeds up process to grant deep-sea mining permits

Final rule would speed process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit applications.

Roll Call · Jan 27

Half the oxygen, no running water: Inside the world’s highest town where 50,000 people still live

La Rinconada is a unique gold mining village high in the eastern Andes, on the edge of human endurance. It is acknowledged as the world's highest permanent community at an elevation of almost 5,000 meters above sea level. Here, almost 50,000 individuals lack access to basic amenities including sewage systems,…

The Times of India · Jan 26

What’s the Best Way to Buy Gold in 2026?

Gold prices are near record highs in 2026; investors can choose between gold ETFs and mining stocks based on risk tolerance, liquidity, and return potential

MarketBeat · Jan 24

They survived conquistadors and settlers. Now the Arhuaco are facing an even greater threat

Colombia’s Sierra Nevada has become a strategic prize for drug traffickers and paramilitaries, leaving its Indigenous people threatened with ‘physical and cultural extinction’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

New AI data center buildout being done in secret location to avoid backlash from local residents — ex-crypto mining company doesn’t want publicity for its latest project

Applied Digital is apparently keeping the location of its new 430 MW secret at the moment to give the town where it's building it time to adjust for "national media attention."

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 24

Silver Hits $95—These 3 Miners Could Outrun the Metal

Silver has surged past $95, and these three mining stocks offer leveraged exposure for investors looking to capitalize on the historic rally

MarketBeat · Jan 24

Where to find Ferrium Ore in Arknights: Endfield

Learn how to track down this rare mineral.

PC Gamer · Jan 23

Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape

Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23