Analyst-Favorite Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark: Worth the Hype? Investors may shy away from Bitcoin mining firms due to the coin's volatility, but CleanSpark offers reasons to take a second look. MarketBeat · May 10, 2025
US judge halts plan to transfer Oak Flat land for contested Arizona copper mine A federal judge has temporarily halted the federal government's plans to transfer land in eastern Arizona for a massive copper mining project that has been years in the making The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
The fastest growing industries for new grads include construction, utilities and mining—none of which require degrees College grads may soon have to trade in their laptop for a hardhat as a new LinkedIn report highlighting that Gen Z are turning to fast-growing skilled trades. Fortune · May 9, 2025
Rangers hit out at Trump’s plans for National Parks: ‘They’re going to be sold off’ The budget proposal comes amid a push from the Trump administration to open national parks for mineral extraction, mining, logging and drilling. The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
‘It’s like putting a whale in a blender’: the rise of deadly ship collisions in Chile On average, five fatal whale strikes occur in the country’s waters each year, the highest in the world – and just a fraction of the total number killed, say researchers The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals. The Conversation · May 6, 2025
Gold mining suspended in Peru’s north after 13 miners killed Government response comes amid outrage over the murder of the men who had been held captive for more than a week The Guardian - US · May 5, 2025
The Crypto Racket Bitcoin mining afflicts locals with noise pollution, threatens water supplies, and receives generous public backing. Texas Observer · May 5, 2025
Beam me up, Scotland: a journey into outer space in Dumfries and Galloway Ten years ago, the late land artist Charles Jencks created Crawick Multiverse out of an ugly open-cast mine in southern Scotland. Today, it is an inspiring exploration of the universe The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025
Morning Mail: Labor win leaves Liberals in crisis, Gina Rinehart faces DNA test request, Trump still wants Greenland Liberals left licking their wounds after election drubbing; Trump ‘doesn’t rule out’ military force to control Greenland; woman claiming to be mining magnate’s niece seeks DNA test The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2025
How Trump’s love for crypto threatens US residents’ peace: ‘I just want quiet’ Cryptocurrency mining facilities can blanket towns with ‘constant’ noise. They’re likely to get louder under Trump The Guardian - US · May 4, 2025
As Trump Boosts Deep-Sea Mining, Analysts Think This ‘Strong Buy’ Stock Can Soar 550% OMEX surged on Trump’s deep-sea mining order and posted positive cash flow in the latest quarter. Barchart · May 3, 2025
Energy use in a Kuwaiti city fell by over 50% after authorities cracked down on crypto mining Over 100 houses are allegedly hosting crypto mining activities, with some of them using up more than 20 times the normal power consumption of the average Kuwaiti home. Tom’s Hardware · May 2, 2025
Deep-Sea Mining Announcement Send Traders to Rio Tinto Stock New trading activity has been spotted in shares of Rio Tinto after President Trump announced an order to boost deep-sea mineral mining. MarketBeat · May 2, 2025
Radio France Internationale · May 2, 2025 New Caledonia bans 'dangerous' seabed mining for half a century New Caledonia this week imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone – a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restrictive in the world on seabed extraction.
The Conversation · May 1, 2025 Ukraine minerals deal: the idea that natural resource extraction can build peace has been around for decades Ukraine has finally signed its minerals agreement with the US. The deal states that Washington will eventually receive a share of the profits from the sale of Ukrainian natural resources, providing an economic incentive to continue investing in Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction.
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025 Losing its sparkle: Colombia’s emerald capital weighs the cost of its precious stones As big companies and informal miners blame each other for the damage to rivers and forests, mining risks long-term harm to those living nearby
The Conversation · May 1, 2025 Current legal frameworks can’t protect the oceans from deep-sea mining and the negative impacts on humankind The international legal order is floundering. The geopolitical and resource policy priorities of the United States are shifting.
Barchart · May 1, 2025 As Bitcoin Prices Push Back Above $90K, Analysts Are Touting This 1 ‘Strong Buy’ Crypto Stock Analysts think this stock could more than double over the next 12 months.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 HSBC accused of ‘bulldozing through’ key climate policy with $1bn Glencore deal New analysis from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and The Independent has found that in May 2023 the bank helped raise funds for the mining giant despite climate promises
International Business Times · May 1, 2025 UN Body Warns Over Trump's Deep-sea Mining Order The head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on Wednesday criticized US President Donald Trump's order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open ocean outside American territorial waters.
International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025 Industrial Waste for Regenerative Growth: Steve Wood Reimagines Energy Waste Through Industrial Symbiosis Data centers globally are estimated to consume around 1% of the world's electricity. Cryptocurrency mining adds to the issue.
MarketBeat · Apr 30, 2025 3 High-Momentum Gold Stocks Surging on the Metals Rally While gold's rally has fueled big gains for many mining companies, these three stocks in particular have benefited; will they continue to see future momentum?
International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025 Canadian Firm Makes First Bid For International Seabed Mining License Canada's The Metals Company said Tuesday it applied to the United States to mine deep-sea minerals in international waters, a world first made possible by President Donald Trump's embrace of the industry.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency A Canadian company has announced that its U.S. subsidiary has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to mine the seafloor