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The future depends on copper, but a coming shortage makes it a 'systemic risk' to the economy and a strategic flashpoint, S&P Global warns

S&P Global estimated copper demand will jump 50% from current levels to 42 million metric tons by 2040 while supply will shrink in the coming years.

Fortune

Mining companies Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks over £190bn merger to create world’s biggest

The FT estimates a total merger could result in a company worth in excess of $260bn (£193bn)

The Independent UK

Mining, climate and smokescreens: What's driving Trump's interest in Greenland?

Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.

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1,100-year-old mummy found in Chile died of extensive injuries when a turquoise mine caved in, CT scans reveal

The mummified remains of a man buried close to a turquoise mine in Chile's Atacama Desert suggest he was a miner who died in a tragic occupational accident.

LiveScience

Glencore shares surge after confirming talks with Rio Tinto over mega-merger

Its share price was up by more than 8% on Friday morning.

Evening Standard

Mining firms Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks

Deal would create world’s largest mining company and come almost a year after previous discussions failed

The Guardian - UK

US economy added fewer jobs than forecast in December, but January interest rate cut very unlikely – as it happened

Economists say fall in US unemployment rate last month means Federal Reserve likely to leave borrowing costs unchanged at this month’s meeting

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Do the Hottest ETFs of 2025 Still Have Upside in 2026?

A surge in demand for technologies powered by critical metals means that the companies responsible for mining these materials—and ETFs focused on them—can soar.

MarketBeat

Greenland is rich in natural resources – a geologist explains why

Greenland, the largest island on Earth, possesses some of the richest stores of natural resources anywhere in the world.

The Conversation

Japan to test deep-sea rare-earth mining as China export curbs spark supply concerns

Tokyo set to make world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth-rich mud from a depth of around 6,000m

The Independent UK

A Beginner’s Guide to Lifting and Rigging Equipment

Lifting and rigging equipment is essential to modern industry. From construction sites and manufacturing plants to ports, warehouses, and mining operations, heavy loads must be moved safely and precisely every day.

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Trump’s Greenland takeover would require ‘billions upon billions’ spent over decades to acquire a mineral industry that doesn’t yet exist, experts say

As the White House confirms military force is "always an option," experts say the costs—financial, strategic, and geopolitical—will be staggering.

Fortune

Is 2026 The Year to Load Up on Crypto Miners?

As Bitcoin mining companies shift to meet data center demand, will volatility in the space calm down? Or are these plays still highly speculative?

MarketBeat

Newmont Mining Breaks Into the Top 100: A Bet on Venezuela’s Comeback?

Much has been made about Venezuela’s oil and natural gas revival after the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro. However, the country’s vast mineral resources could be what gets Newmont Mining further into Latin America.

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'Horrible' graffiti could be linked to outback murder

Slanderous graffiti painted on a fence behind a mining town pub could be linked to the suspected murder of a man who disappeared 14 years ago.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes above milestone 10,000 mark for first time

A strong trading session for mining and defence stocks helped lift the index higher as investors reacted steadily to political upheaval in Venezuela.

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How to Get the Goblin Crown Recipe in the Forge – Goblin Lord Quest

If you thought getting scammed by the Goblin King once was enough, well it really wasn't, since he is back, this time in the form of the Goblin Lord.

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Why Mining Equipment Repair Is Critical to Mine Safety

Mining sites depend on powerful machines to move material, support underground structures, and keep production moving.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Durham’s other cathedral’: mining union hall reopens after £14m restoration

Considered one of world’s finest trade union buildings and famous for its ‘pitmen’s parliament’, Redhills was built on a grand scale

MarketBeat

Hi Ho Silver Away! Silver Breaks $80 as Poor Man's Gold Explodes

Record silver prices are being driven by a structural supply deficit and heavy institutional buying, signaling a new era for the industrial metal.

The Guardian - UK

‘The source of all life is here’: plan to mine lithium in Chilean salt flat sparks fears of water scarcity

The Colla Indigenous people claim Rio Tinto’s plans to extract the key mineral will harm fragile ecosystems and livelihoods

International Business Times UK

PlayStation Plus January 2026: Need For Speed Unbound Leads New Free Games Lineup

PlayStation Plus January 2026 free games: Need for Speed Unbound street racing, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Core Keeper mining. Available 6 January–2 February.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Lower on Tech Weakness and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.84%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.71%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Arknights Endfield All Mineral Bed Locations [Beta Test II]

It might feel like you've never crafted enough mining rigs at some point, sure, but you'll be happy (or sad) to learn that the number of mineral beds in

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Jefferies Is Betting Big on Mining Stocks for 2026. Here Is Barchart’s Top-Rated Name.

This gold miner stock's strong fundamentals put it at the top of the list.

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