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Tech moguls who invested in Greenland mining also gave Trump campaign $243m: report

Troubling links tie tech money to both Greenland and Trump. The tech industry desperately needs the rare earth minerals on the island, while Trump repeatedly threatens to take over the territory

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab

Ethical doubts over role of campaign backers and investors with financial ties to president worth hundreds of millions

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025

Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith

“We heard you, Albertans.” With those words, Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean put coal mining in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains back on the table last December. Common sense might suggest Jean meant that Albertans are in favour of resuscitating metallurgical coal mining there, but that’s not the case.

The Conversation · Apr 14, 2025

Companies Keen To Start Deep-sea Mining Off Norway

Companies are raring to explore the Arctic seabed off Norway, which could become the first country in Europe to allow deep-sea mining -- much to the dismay of environmentalists.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025

Adani names two dead Australian war veterans in documents alleging protest conspiracy against it

Exclusive: Judge says case appears to be making ‘no real progress towards trial’ as mining company files fourth statement of claim since 2020

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025

Make Big Bets on Gold With These 3 Leveraged Mining Funds

Explore three leveraged gold ETFs—GDXU, NUGT, and JNUG—as investors seek safe havens amid market turmoil. Learn how each fund plays gold’s 2025 surge.

MarketBeat · Apr 9, 2025

DR Congo repatriates Americans jailed over coup attempt amid mining talks

Three American citizens jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a failed coup attempt have been transferred to US custody following high-level talks between the two countries on security and mining deals.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 2025

‘Won’t let it happen’: Indian fishers fight $1.8bn offshore minerals hunt

India is investing heavily in the search for critical minerals. But it faces strong opposition from fisherfolk.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2025

ASX 200 sheds $40bn in value as Australian shares plunge amid US-China trade war

Mining and energy companies among biggest casualties as Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs come into effect

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025

Trump executive order on coal aims to boost mining, retain plants - Roll Call

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that attempts to revive the declining domestic coal industry.

Roll Call · Apr 8, 2025