USA Rare Earth Shares Surge on U.S. Government Investment as MP Materials and Lithium Americas Rise

USA Rare Earth Stock Surges After U.S. Government Investment Announcement Shares of USA Rare Earth surged sharply after news broke that the U.S. government plans to take an equity stake in the company, marking another major step in Washington’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals. The stock jumped 20% on Monday, extending…

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Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Deep Seabed Licenses: NOAA’s Role in U.S. Seabed Mining and Critical Mineral Access

Deep seabed mining focuses on recovering critical minerals from the ocean floor. These resources—such as manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements—are essential for many modern technologies, including defense systems, batteries, smartphones, and medical devices. Because these minerals are used across so many industries, securing steady access to them is increasingly seen as an…

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Record Copper Prices, Tight Supply, AI Demand: The 2026 Playbook Featuring Freeport-McMoRan, Anglo American & BHP Group

Copper has surged to fresh record highs this year, with London Metal Exchange (LME) prices climbing above $12,000 per metric ton, marking an impressive ~42% year-to-date gain, as a powerful structural shift takes hold in the market. While the initial rally was supported by short-term factors such as U.S. tariffs, a weaker dollar, and inventory…

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Top Shaft Mining Contractors to Watch in 2026 (USA): Who’s Really Building Underground Mine Shafts?

When people talk about “shaft mining,” the spotlight usually lands on the mine owners. But the truth is, the projects don’t move without the specialist contractors who do the tough, technical work underground—sinking new shafts, deepening old ones, rebuilding infrastructure, and fitting everything out for hoisting and ventilation. And these aren’t small jobs. A mine…

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FMF26: Hatch Partners with Maaden to Shape the Next Generation of Mining Talent in Saudi Arabia

FMF26: Mining’s New Generation About to Hatch Global engineering and mining consultancy Hatch has been a familiar presence at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Saudi Arabia for the past three years. But at FMF26 in Riyadh, the focus has shifted toward something bigger — the emergence of a new generation of mining professionals. Speaking…

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Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume Merger Talks to Create the World’s Largest Mining Company

Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed merger discussions that, if successful, would result in the creation of the world’s largest mining company. The renewed talks come nearly a year after earlier negotiations between the two mining giants fell apart due to disagreements over valuation, leadership, and asset structure. If a deal is finalized, the combined…

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Top Mining Tools, Machines, and Equipment Used in U.S. Mines – 2026

Top 10 Mining Tools and Equipment in the USA (2026 Industry Guide) By 2026, mining in the United States looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. The industry has moved beyond a simple focus on output and tonnage. Today’s mining companies are prioritizing automation, operational efficiency, worker safety, and environmental…

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Energy Fuels (UUUU) Surges on Strong Uranium Production as Cameco, Centrus Energy, and Uranium Energy React to Rising U.S. Nuclear Demand

Shares of Energy Fuels (UUUU) moved sharply this week after the U.S.-based uranium miner announced it exceeded its previously disclosed 2025 uranium production and sales guidance. The stock jumped during Monday’s session before retreating on Tuesday, as investors reacted to both strong operational results and broader market volatility. Energy Fuels said it expects to sell…

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Cyanide in Modern Gold Mining: Efficiency, Risks, and Safer Alternatives

Cyanide is widely used in modern gold mining as a cost-effective and efficient method to extract gold from low-grade ore. The process is known as cyanidation or the cyanide leaching process and has been the dominant gold extraction method for over a century. How Cyanide is Used in Gold Mining Crushing & Grinding – The…

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10 Fascinating Facts About Mineral Mining

Diverse Range of Minerals – Mining extracts a variety of minerals, including metals (gold, silver, copper), gemstones (diamonds, rubies), industrial minerals (limestone, gypsum), and energy resources (coal, uranium). Oldest Human Industry – Mining dates back over 40,000 years, with early humans extracting materials like flint and ochre for tools and pigments. Global Economic Impact –…

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