A $3.4 Billion Reason to Buy IREN Stock Here IREN is rapidly evolving from a Bitcoin miner into a major AI infrastructure powerhouse after landing a massive $3.4 billion Nvidia cloud deal. Barchart · May 13
Official marking of land for Brazil’s uncontacted Kawahiva people begins after 27-year wait Demarcation of 410,000 hectares of territory is intended to protect the Amazonian community from farming, illegal mining and logging The Guardian - UK · May 13
Rinehart legal saga reignites, Hancock lodges appeal The epic legal battle between the company owned by billionaire Gina Rinehart and the heirs of iron ore pioneer Peter Wright is set for another chapter. AAP · May 13
Coal mine challenge reaches Australia's highest court A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals. AAP · May 12
Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal backs PM's call to save forex, pitches for mining reforms Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal urged swift mining reforms to boost domestic production of oil, gold, and other critical resources, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's call to conserve foreign exchange. Agarwal emphasized privatization and self-certification in clearances to unlock the potential of existing assets and reduce import dependency, citing Vedanta's success… The Economic Times · May 12
Metal in your ordinary kitchen foil could soon replace some of world’s most expensive metals like platinum & palladium: Here’s what researchers have found Researchers from King's College London and Trinity College Dublin have developed a new aluminium compound called cyclotrialumane that could potentially replace expensive rare metals like platinum and palladium in industrial catalysts. According to reports published in Nature Communications, the breakthrough could lead to cheaper, cleaner and more sustainable manufacturing processes… The Economic Times · May 12
Nexa Resources Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) reported a sharply stronger first quarter of 2026, with management pointing to higher metals prices, improved sales volumes and better operating performance, particularly at its Aripuanã mine. Chief Executive Ignacio Rosado said adjusted EBITDA more than doubled year over MarketBeat · May 12
NACCO Industries Q1 Earnings Call Highlights NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) reported a stronger first quarter of 2026, with management citing gains in its utility coal mining and contract mining segments as the main drivers of improved profitability. President and Chief Executive Officer J.C. Butler said the company “delivered a strong start to 2 MarketBeat · May 12
Fortescue ordered to pay Yindjibarndi traditional owners $150m in record native title payout Federal court found miner’s Solomon Hub iron ore mine caused cultural and social harm, including the destruction of 140 heritage sites The Guardian - AU · May 12
Marathon Digital Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) executives said the company used the first quarter of fiscal 2026 to accelerate its shift from a pure-play Bitcoin miner toward a broader digital infrastructure business focused on power-backed AI, high-performance computing and critical IT workloads. Chairman and CEO MarketBeat · May 12
Cleanspark Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Cleanspark (NASDAQ:CLSK) reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results while emphasizing its ongoing shift from a bitcoin mining-focused operator toward a broader digital infrastructure and data center development platform aimed at serving artificial intelligence and high-performance computing demand. MarketBeat · May 11
Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · May 11
The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise The United States is spending billions of dollars to secure access to critical minerals – minerals and metals that are essential to modern technology, from electric vehicles to smartphones and military systems. The Conversation · May 11
The Conversation · May 7 Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash almost as soon as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum debuted it for the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement in…
International Business Times · May 6 Vikram Sodhi: The Mining Investor Behind IIT Kharagpur's New AI Centre From controlling one of Latin America's largest gold miners to launching a research centre at his father's alma mater, Vikram Sodhi's career traces an arc from operational mining to institutional design.
Barchart · May 6 Stocks Rally on Tech Earnings and Hopes of a US-Iran Peace Deal The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.76%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.94%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.19%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.81%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
AAP · May 6 How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials.
AAP · May 6 'A joke': Fortescue founder takes on diesel tax credit A campaign to wind back the diesel tax credit for big mining giants has been given fresh legs by Andrew Forrest, chair and founder of iron ore giant Fortescue.
The Conversation · May 5 Can Australia green its heavy industry? It’s hard – but necessary Australia is rich in minerals, metals, sun and wind. Iron ore, copper and critical minerals are all mined here and largely exported overseas to be turned into products such as steel, fertiliser, fuel and infrastructure. Mining and heavy industries create jobs and wealth. But their emissions are some of the…
The Independent UK · May 5 Gold rush fuels Amazon deforestation and mercury poisoning in Brazil’s protected areas Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination
The Guardian - UK · May 5 Could gold mining help Colombia’s armed groups to finally lay down their weapons? In Nariño, guerrilla groups are swapping arms for legal mining as part of the country’s peace accord. But as presidential elections loom, armed rivals and delays threaten to derail progress
Euronews · May 5 Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines.
Evening Standard · May 5 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.