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'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has dangled a huge carrot in front of Australia's Commonwealth Games swimmers.

AAP · Jul 23

The US has acknowledged Bears Ears and Grand Staircase as sacred for over a century, but keeps stripping away protections

President Donald Trump signed proclamations on July 13, 2026, cutting the size of Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by roughly 90% – meaning nearly 3 million acres will lose monument status and revert to ordinary public lands management in September. The Antiquities Act of 1906 requires presidents…

The Conversation · Jul 23

Bitcoin miners ‘stole power worth B280 million’

The Department of Special Investigation has seized about 1,900 cryptocurrency mining machines after uncovering large-scale electricity theft estimated at 280 million baht linked to illegal bitcoin mining in Samut Sakhon.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

A $2.8 Billion Reason to Buy IREN Stock Here

IREN just landed $2.8 billion in AI cloud contracts, boosting its outlook and strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure plays.

Barchart · Jul 22

Gabon and France deepen industrial cooperation with Eramet manganese deal

French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country’s industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed ore.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22

Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Gold, copper and oil prices have handed the local stock exchange a boost, but with nine sectors in the red it's clear that risk sentiment remains fragile.

AAP · Jul 22

Caliber Mining & Logistics IPO allotment today; GMP hints at 17% listing gain. Here's how to check your status

The company's shares are currently commanding a grey market premium (GMP) of around 17%, indicating expectations of a healthy listing gain, although GMP is an unofficial market indicator and should not be considered a guarantee of listing performance.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a city

A plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals that power electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, renewable energy storage, and America's growing clean energy network. The U.S. Geological Survey classifies lithium as a critical mineral because demand continues to…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

IREN’s $2.8 Billion AI Contract Haul Changes the Stock’s Story

IREN stock jumped nearly 20% after $2.8 billion in new AI cloud contracts pushed 2026 revenue targets above $4 billion, accelerating its shift from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.

MarketBeat · Jul 21

Global Market: European shares edge higher as tech, miners lead gains amid earnings focus

European shares saw modest gains on Tuesday, driven by technology and mining sectors. Easing oil prices provided a boost to investor sentiment across the continent. Investors closely watched corporate earnings for geopolitical impact on businesses. Technology stocks advanced significantly, anticipating key US company results later this week. Mining shares also…

The Economic Times · Jul 21