Cattle, Hog Bulls Still Have an Edge. What Needs to Happen for Prices to Keep Climbing. Bullish traders are nervously watching U.S. stock indexes and record volatility in gold, silver, and copper prices. Barchart · Feb 9
Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US. The Times of India · Feb 9
Openreach is planning major price hikes to force business users off old copper networks Three price hikes this year could see copper networks costing businesses twice as much as they did last year. TechRadar · Feb 9
Is Copper’s Bullish Trend Still Intact? Copper prices reached a new record high in late January and fell more than $1 per pound before recovering. Despite the increased volatility, copper’s bullish trend remains intact in February 2026. Barchart · Feb 6
'Glen Tinto' deal dead as Rio exits same river thrice As copper prices hover near all-time highs, Rio Tinto's decision to reject a merger might be a surprise, but analysts say the miner has been very disciplined. AAP · Feb 6
Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon revived $260bn merger plan After weeks of talks mining companies say they cannot reach a deal that delivers value for shareholders The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon talks to form world’s largest miner The companies said they were unable to reach an agreement that worked for both parties. Evening Standard · Feb 5
Oh great, now copper prices are 'surging' and threatening to make PC hardware even more expensive Stop the car, I want to get out. PC Gamer · Feb 5
"It was this dream song that just turned up as I was waking up one morning. It came to me fully formed." The story of the cinematic classic that kick-started Bob Mould's second life Bob Mould spent much of 1991 on punishing tours in a bid to salvage his ailing career - then came the song that showed him the way forward Louder · Feb 5
The Untold History of Puri Jagannath Temple: Ancient Builders, Hidden Legends and Surprising Finds Standing majestically on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is not only a central pilgrimage destination for millions of Hindus but also an enduring testament to India’s religious heritage. Known for its unique wooden idols, grand Rath Yatra, and centuries of uninterrupted worship,… MyLifeXP · Feb 4
Digital Networks Act: backdoors for network fees and more The Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act would replace the 2018 EECC and reopen old fights: less national control over spectrum, a costly copper switch-off by 2035, and a “voluntary” conciliation backdoor that could revive de facto network fees. Euronews · Feb 3
Farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta' Neighbours of Australia's biggest gold and copper mine allege dust from its tailings dam has poisoned their land, in a "disaster" for health and agriculture. AAP · Feb 3
Gold, Copper, and Missiles: 3 Big Dividend Raises After a Breakout Year Big name stocks in the defense and mining industries are adding fuel to their dividends. See where their yields stand, and what may be in store going forward. MarketBeat · Feb 2
Astell & Kern's copper-clad portable hi-res player vows to elevate the brand's flagship model to new sonic heights A metal twist on A&K's flagship SP4000 player What Hi-Fi? · Feb 2
T3 · Feb 2 Your iPod never looked this good – Astell&Kern's flagship audio player gets a classy, copper makeover It launches alongside a new case for your luxury audio goodies.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Takeaways from AP report on toxic spills from gold mining in Liberia A joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Gecko Project has found that cyanide, arsenic and copper repeatedly leaked from a facility run by the largest gold miner in Liberia in recent years
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Liberia's largest gold miner repeatedly spilled dangerous chemicals, records show A joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Gecko Project has found that cyanide, arsenic and copper repeatedly leaked from a facility run by the largest gold miner in Liberia in recent years
Barchart · Jan 29 Analysts Love These 2 Picks-and-Shovels Gold Stocks. Should You Buy Them as Gold Prices Hit New Record Highs? As gold prices smash records, are picks-and-shovels miners like Vale and Rio Tinto the smartest way to play the rally now?
MarketBeat · Jan 29 Digging Into Demand: Copper’s Scarcity Premium Is Rising Copper prices are decoupling from traditional economic cycles as the massive power needs of artificial intelligence create a historic supply deficit.
Times Pets · Jan 29 You Won’t Believe the Wildlife Hidden in the Himalayas Whenever individuals imagine the Himalayas, they have in mind snow capped mountains, silent valleys and spiritual retreats. Living behind this dramatic landscape though is one of the most unexpected and richest wildlife communities on the planet. Estranged across India, Nepal, Bhutan and up to the Himalayas, animals are so unique…
MarketBeat · Jan 27 Freeport-McMoRan: What the Future Could Hold After a 70% Rebound After staging a huge recovery, here's what Freeport-McMoRan's latest earnings and copper price forecasts say about the mining giant's outlook.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 27 Clever Brit successfully repurposes telephone wiring for gigabit internet throughout his vintage home — Lad converts "incomprehensible mess of wires" into high-speed ethernet links Tired of slow, laggy internet throughout your house and don't want to deal with cables dangling outside? The solution could be simpler than you think, repurposing existing cables inside your walls to achieve fast internet everywhere in the home. That's what an Englishman has just done, and it's better than…
Barchart · Jan 26 Copper Shortage Isn't a Blip! It's the New Reality for Traders Historical pattern alert: Copper loves to correct hard right after new ATHs. We're in that window now! Could see more chop into end-Jan before the seasonal spring higher. But the macro? Demand outrunning supply for YEARS. Don't fight the tape... but don't fight the trend either.
LiveScience · Jan 26 Varna Gold: Humanity's first gold jewelry was found in a cemetery with a gold 'penis sheath' Archaeologists found hundreds of burials in the Copper Age cemetery in Varna, Bulgaria, some of which were littered with gold artifacts.
Evening Standard · Jan 23 8 aesthetic colanders that will make you actually want to wash your veggies From vintage-inspired designs and gleaming copper versions to glazed stoneware, I’ve found the strainers that deserve a permanent spot on your countertop