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Elektros Evaluates Potential New York Lithium SiteBusiness — Oct 29, 2026ELEKTROS is evaluating a possible hard-rock lithium opportunity in northern New York, but says the review is preliminary: no acquisition, verified resource or mine-development decision has been announced. Any potential domestic-supply benefits depend on establishing mineral rights, favorable geology, permits, infrastructure and commercial viability; broader government support for U.S. lithium projects does not indicate support for ELEKTROS.

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Guinea Mining Ban Clashes Kill 10World — 1dAt least 10 people, including five foreign nationals, were killed and 13 injured in clashes between security forces and protesters in Guinea’s Siguiri gold-mining region as authorities enforced a ban on unregulated artisanal mining. The government says protesters erected roadblocks before gunfire broke out, but has not said who fired first; the crackdown has also driven large numbers of foreign miners into neighboring countries.

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EU Plans €10 Billion Australian Critical-Minerals InvestmentBusiness — Oct 27, 2026The EU is planning up to €10 billion in potential support for Australia’s critical-minerals sector as it seeks to diversify supply chains away from China, with investment expected across mining, refining and processing. The two sides are also pursuing improved trade and investment ties, while Australia plans to prioritize domestic refining and processing of minerals such as rare earths, gallium and antimony.

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Historic Towns Preserve Mining, Frontier HistoryLifestyle — 5dThree Idaho destinations preserve the state’s mining-era history: Kingston’s Snake Pit has served travelers for nearly 150 years, Murray’s Sprag Pole combines a free 12-exhibit museum with a restaurant, and remote Silver City remains a seasonal community of historic buildings largely owned by miners’ descendants.

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Myanmar Presses US for Rare-Earth Mining InvestmentsWorld — 4dMyanmar’s military-led government is pressing the United States to deepen engagement and invest in its rare-earth sector, which is strategically important but largely tied to China. A U.S. State Department strategy aims to expand trade and secure investment deals and access to critical minerals, despite Myanmar’s civil war and rebel control of key mining areas.

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Maya Lindstrom Investing in Myanmar rare earths might counter China's grip, but backing a military regime amid civil war seems shortsighted.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Reports: Frequent Ride Downtime Across Orlando ParksTravel — Oct 31, 2026Reports describe frequent unexpected ride shutdowns at Walt Disney World, with Test Track, Slinky Dog Dash and other attractions among those recording repeated interruptions. Universal Orlando visitors are also being advised to plan around possible downtime at attractions including Trolls Trollercoaster and Epic Universe’s Mine-Cart Madness.

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Glencore Weighs Faster Vesting for CEO Shares if AcquiredFinance — Nov 2, 2026Glencore is discussing changes to CEO Gary Nagle’s compensation that would accelerate vesting of his long-term shares if the miner is acquired and he is replaced, while some awards would remain locked up. The proposal follows failed merger talks with Rio Tinto and could renew speculation about consolidation in the mining sector.

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Dana Whitfield After the Rio Tinto talks failed these adjustments at Glencore point to fresh interest in sector consolidation.

UK Stocks Dip as Banks, Miners WeighFinance — Oct 20, 2026UK stocks fell in recent sessions as bank and mining shares weighed on the FTSE 100, with oil-price volatility, corporate earnings and expectations of a Bank of England rate hike adding to investor concerns. Gains in pharmaceutical and consumer companies partly cushioned the market’s decline in one session.

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Roth Capital upgrades Avino to Buy, cuts targetFinance — Oct 16, 2026Roth Capital upgraded Avino Silver & Gold Mines, citing a share-price pullback that created a value opportunity and potential catalysts from its La Preciosa project; it set a $7 price target, down from $8. National Bank Financial also rated the miner a strong buy, though reports differ on Roth’s precise rating change.

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Arctic Ice Traces Widespread Pollution to Montana MineEnvironment — 4dArctic ice-core records show that the Anaconda Copper Mine in Montana was a major source of arsenic and other heavy-metal pollution from 1886 to 1918, with emissions potentially exposing more than half of Americans and many Canadians downwind to health risks. Researchers say pollution fell after controls were installed, despite the mine continuing to operate.

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Study Finds Toxic Metals Across Savannah Mining CommunitiesEnvironment — Nov 5, 2026EU-funded studies found cadmium in every soil sample and excessive mercury in most samples from small-scale mining communities in Ghana’s Savannah Region, with children and women facing particular health risks. Mining provides households with much higher incomes, but very low licensing, limited awareness of regulations and weak coordination heighten environmental and security concerns.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Consensus Mining Reports $7.2 Million Q3 Net IncomeBusiness — Oct 29, 2026Consensus Mining & Seigniorage reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $7.2 million, up from $2.1 million a year earlier, while digital-asset mining revenue fell 58% to $500,000. The company repurchased 117,161 shares and said book value per share rose to $40.87, aided by share buybacks and Bitcoin’s appreciation.

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Fall events held, planned across museums, campusesLifestyle — Oct 22, 2026Coal-mining attractions are hosting community events and family activities, including Beckley’s annual fall festival with tours, vendors, food and live music, and Halloween and autumn programming at the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield. In Wonthaggi, a historical society dinner will recount how local advocates helped preserve the former mine site as a tourist attraction.

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Democratic Wins Raise Questions Over Coal SuitPolitics — Nov 3, 2026Election results could reshape state-level fights over energy and mining: Democratic attorneys general are set to replace Texas and Iowa in a lawsuit accusing BlackRock and State Street of suppressing coal output, allegations the firms deny. In Minnesota, the proposed Twin Metals mine remains blocked by a state executive order despite Congress and President Donald Trump removing a federal leasing restriction, leaving its future partly dependent on the governor’s race.

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Lundin Mining Reports Q3 Profit, Revenue Above $1BBusiness — Nov 4, 2026Lundin Mining reported a sharp rise in third-quarter profit and revenue, with adjusted earnings of $0.32 per share, while strong copper prices helped lift results. Operational setbacks at Caserones prompted a lower 2026 copper-production forecast, even as the company advanced growth projects and declared a CAD $0.0275 quarterly dividend.

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Derek Foss Advancing those growth projects while keeping earnings at 32 cents a share shows decent management despite the operational hiccups.

What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Luxor Raises $16 Million to Expand AI Compute BusinessTech — Oct 27, 2026Bitcoin mining services firm Luxor Technology raised $16 million in a strategic round led by CMT Digital, with Canaan, MicroBT and other investors participating, as it expands into AI and high-performance computing. The company plans to invest in its cloud platform, AI hardware business and compute-derivatives trading, reflecting the broader shift of crypto-mining infrastructure toward AI computing.

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Elena Vasquez Luxor's shift from Bitcoin mining gear into AI cloud makes total sense given the hardware overlap and investor lineup.

Rio Tinto Commits $1.9B to Queensland MineBusiness — Oct 22, 2026Rio Tinto will invest US$1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, adding 20 million tonnes of annual capacity to its Weipa operations. First production is targeted for 2029, helping replace output from the aging Andoom mine and offset the planned 2029 closure of Gove; construction is expected to support more than 1,300 jobs.

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Priya Raman This kind of long-term investment should help stabilize jobs in the region even after the older mines wind down.

Lapon drilling reports 47-metre gold interceptBusiness — Oct 22, 2026Drilling at Nevada’s Lapon Canyon project returned broad gold intercepts, including 2.07 grams per tonne over 47.25 meters and 2.02 grams per tonne over 48.77 meters, extending evidence of mineralization hosted in monzonite. Operational and assay-lab delays have pushed the project’s initial mineral resource estimate to the first half of 2027.

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Illegal Gold Mine Collapse Kills 14 in Colombia — Oct 19, 2026Illegal gold mine collapse in Nariño, Colombia killed 14 and injured 7 on 19 October 2026; governor said rescue ended as 12-15 remained reported missing.

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World Bank targets fivefold minerals financing by 2030 — Oct 16, 2026World Bank sets $19 billion critical minerals financing target for fiscal 2026-2030—five times the prior period—and flags 20 partner countries, Banga says.

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Derek Foss Nineteen billion spread over five years and twenty nations feels thin if the goal is actual local factories and steady jobs.

Russia Sends Over 70 Business Reps to Meet Taliban on Trade — 2dA Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk met Taliban officials in Kabul to expand trade and investment, as Afghanistan seeks foreign partners amid economic isolation. The talks focused on Russian investment in mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture and logistics, alongside expanded Afghan exports and trade links.

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Hatch Seeks Senior Engineers and Managers for Mining ProjectsBusiness — 4dKorea Zinc and Crucible Metals outlined plans for the proposed Clarksville smelter at a public meeting, addressing questions about its environmental impact, technology and timeline. Local economic development leaders highlighted expected jobs, investment and tax revenue, while the company emphasized its environmental commitments and experience operating refineries elsewhere.

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Tonle Sap Falls 1.5 Meters, Fisheries at RiskEnvironment — 2dRecord El Niño-driven drought is lowering Tonle Sap’s water levels and reducing fish catches, threatening the livelihoods of about 1.5 million people who depend on the lake. Upstream dams, sand mining and climate change are further disrupting its seasonal flood cycle, while rising costs and outmigration deepen the strain on lake communities.

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Priya Raman The drought and dams together are squeezing the lake dry, and those 1.5 million people will pay the price first.

Bulgari Pink Diamond Ring Sells for $14.6 Million After 70 Years HiddenBusiness — 3dThe 24-carat Bulgari Pink, a rare fancy intense pink diamond that had remained in a European family’s possession for more than 70 years, sold at Christie’s Geneva auction for 12.1 million Swiss francs (about $14.6 million). The emerald-cut stone, believed to have originated in India’s Golconda mines, fetched a price within its estimated range.

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