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Brazil Court Orders Sigma Mine Suspension, Company DisputesBusiness — 6dA Brazilian court suspended Sigma Mineração's environmental licenses and halted mining at the Grota do Cirilo project amid quilombola community concerns and a requirement for impact studies and consultations, prompting Sigma Lithium to dispute the ruling and pursue legal defense while continuing operations. The company maintains expansion targets and argues due process concerns, highlighting tensions between indigenous rights and mining in the Lithium Valley region as it faces regulatory and community scrutiny.

Algeria Reportedly Severs Ties With UAE — 3dAlgeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE, signaling a geopolitical shift as the two sides move apart amid regional tensions and criticisms of UAE influence. Meanwhile, regional solidarity and strategic partnerships surrounding Algeria persist, with Morocco backing Jordan after Iranian attacks, India signaling deeper mining cooperation with Algeria, and French political discourse featuring defenders of Algeria against racist rhetoric ahead of elections.

Court Rejects Trump Coal Plant OrderPolitics — 3dThe DC Circuit ruled that the Energy Department overstepped its emergency powers to keep coal plants like J.H. Campbell running, signaling that federal actions cannot override long-term planning for market-driven retirements. In parallel, the administration faces a Supreme Court appeal over the SAVE citizenship verification database, and regulators urge the appeals court to pause a lower court ruling on coal mining oversight, as courts scrutinize federal actions affecting energy, elections integrity, and environmental protections.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.4M views · Sep 9, 2026

Companies Plan Presentations at H.C. Wainwright ConferenceBusiness — 3dMultiple biotech and mining firms announced participation in the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York this fall, with senior executives set to present or engage in investor meetings to raise visibility. Included are Assembly Biosciences, Nanobiotix, Artelo Biosciences, Fortress Biotech, and U.S. Gold Corp, each outlining presentations or project highlights and strategic discussions.

IJRWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysSimon August · 3 min · 14h

US Expands Cuba Sanctions Targeting Banking, Mining, Energy — Sep 3, 2026The United States widened its Cuba sanctions by designating Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, a grandson of Raúl Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and several nickel, oil, and mining-related firms, as part of a broader pressure campaign on Havana. Under Executive Order 14404, the measures aim to choke the regime’s funding and energy infrastructure amid fuel shortages and blackouts, intensifying scrutiny on Cuba’s leadership while drawing humanitarian concerns and international attention.

Nicole Hardy Targeting a state bank makes sense if the goal is choking regime finances, but history shows these sanctions rarely dislodge the leadership itself.

RankingBest Pop Albums of All TimePop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.728 votes · 26 candidates

Post-9/11 Surveillance Expansion, Privacy Debate PersistsPolitics — 3dTwenty-five years after 9/11, surveillance infrastructure expanded into a broad digital ecosystem powered by AI and data analytics, linking federal, state, and local agencies with policing tech and civil liberties concerns. Debates continue over powers such as FISA Section 702, backdoor searches, and AI-enabled data mining, highlighting tensions between security, privacy, and the rights of communities most affected.

Caledonia lifts Blanket Mine resources 22%Business — Aug 28, 2026Caledonia Mining reports a 22% rise in Blanket Mine's underground measured and indicated resources to 2.178 million ounces, with additional surface oxide and sulphide resources boosting near-term output and underpinning a revised life-of-mine plan. Separately, the company announces a maiden NI 43-101-compliant resource at Motapa of 379,000 ounces in measured and indicated and 131,000 ounces inferred, and notes Bilboes is nearby with first gold expected around 2028, supporting broader exploration value.

Trump Claims Hormuz Mines Cleared; Warns Iran — Aug 25, 2026President Trump claims all naval mines have been removed from the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the strait open, even labeling it as ‘new US territory,’ with Space Force monitoring and a strong naval blockade in place. While White House officials and Trump cite cleared mines and open passage, multiple reports suggest ongoing clearance activities, disputed timings, and continued tensions with Iran amid mixed shipping data and market reactions.

Environmental Groups Complain to Ombudsman Over EU Water Directive ReviewEnvironment — 3dEnvironmental NGOs including WWF and the European Environmental Bureau filed a formal complaint with the European Ombudsman accusing the European Commission of maladministration for moving ahead with an omnibus overhaul of water protection and management laws without sufficient evidence or stakeholder consultation, arguing the revisions aren’t justified by the evidence and won’t fix the real bottlenecks for mining permits. The Ombudsman is expected to decide in coming weeks whether to open an inquiry, a move that would shape EU rulemaking amid broader tensions between environmental safeguards and industry-driven deregulation.

On X · @Stray_KidsStray Kids Posts Cute “Life with Clingy Seungmin” TikTokOfficial Stray Kids TikTok post highlighting Seungmin's endearing, clingy personality received overwhelmingly positive fan engagement with no meaningful opposition.2,616 likes · 18m

The Amish Forgive at Nickel MinesGood News — FROM 2006Hours after losing five daughters in a schoolhouse shooting, Amish parents went to comfort the killer's widow.

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Hyperscale Data Ends Michigan Bitcoin Mining, Launches AITech — Aug 31, 2026AI is redefining value creation across industries—autos are shifting from mechanical design to software platforms with integrated AI for autonomous driving, ADAS, and streamlined updates, while manufacturing enterprises adopt AI-driven quality control, digital twins, and meta-factory concepts to optimize production. Corporations are repurposing assets toward large-scale AI infrastructure and reporting tangible efficiency gains, from Hyperscale Data transitioning from bitcoin mining to AI data centers to GE Appliances achieving substantial cost savings through AI-powered defect detection and process optimization.

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Dennis A. Johnson's memoir mines decades of labor for lessons in resilience — Sep 1, 2026Dennis A. Johnson announces the memoir Autobiographical Fragments from a Full Life, a resilience-focused account tracing a life of labor, learning, and personal growth from farms to academia. Critics hail the work as reflective and honest, turning everyday toil into universal lessons.

Rachel Meyers Going from farm work to academia and finding the through-line of resilience in both is a story worth telling. Adding this to my reading list.

Bulgaria Secures Seven Minehunters From Belgium, Netherlands to Clear Black Sea MinesWorld — Aug 27, 2026Bulgaria has approved the acquisition of seven Tripartite-class mine countermeasure vessels from Belgium and the Netherlands, with three ships from the Netherlands and four from Belgium, to bolster NATO’s Black Sea demining capabilities. The transfers, training, and spare-parts support are tied to Bulgaria covering repairs and modernization to bring the ships to NATO combat-readiness, with delivery potentially influenced by the Montreux Convention.

CAR-Cameroon border artisanal mine collapse kills 100+ — Aug 18, 2026A gold mine collapse in the Abba region of the Central African Republic left dozens dead and many trapped, with rescuers racing to pull survivors as figures vary from about 30 confirmed dead to well over 100 feared dead. The incident underscores the high risks of artisanal mining in the region, where collapses are frequent and assistance is being sought from aid groups and authorities.

Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.14h · 4 reads

Trump Admin Greenlights Another Massive Coal Development — Aug 11, 2025The Department of the Interior (DOI) is moving to expand a mine in Wyoming to unlock up to 14.5 million tons of coal. The DOI approved a mining plan Friday for the Antelope Mine in Converse County, Wyoming, that will…

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US Officials Say Strait of Hormuz Still Closed; Iran Forgot Where Mines Are Placed — Apr 11, 2026The Strait of Hormuz has not fully reopened because Iran forgot where it laid some of the mines in the waterway. Speaking on condition of anonymity, U.S. officials told The New York Times these mines were the reason the…

New Mine Inches America Closer To Unshackling Itself From China — Jul 11, 2025The U.S. is opening its first new Wyoming coal mine in decades to extract both coal and critical rare earth metals, inching the country closer to the Trump administration’s energy independence goals. The Brook Mine…

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Trump Unveils Multibillion Critical Minerals Push — Aug 7, 2026President Trump unveiled a coordinated package totaling over $180 million in grants to expand mining education and workforce programs, backed by $100 million from the Department of Energy and more than $80 million from the military to three universities, including the Colorado School of Mines, the South Dakota School of Mines, and Johns Hopkins University, to build a domestic critical minerals talent pool. The move, announced at a State Department roundtable, aims to strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical minerals and reduce reliance on China, as part of a broader push to boost mining innovation and manufacturing resilience.

Bitdeer Mines 990 BTC June 2026, 388% YoYFinance — Jul 21, 2026Bitdeer Technologies Group reported 990 Bitcoin mined in June 2026, up 388% year-over-year, with self-mining at 73.0 EH/s and total mining capacity expanding as it advances AI cloud services to about $76 million annual run rate. The company also announced a 10-year Malaysia lease for 21.7 MW of AI data-center capacity, a new Johor Bahru data center, a Norway co-location site, and a Sealminer manufacturing facility in Nevada, highlighting a dual push into crypto mining growth and AI infrastructure.

IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 14h

Watch: Chinese Coal Mine Suffers Catastrophic Collapse, Men and Equipment Buried Under Mountainside-Sized Wave of RockReporting — Feb 26, 2023The Wednesday afternoon collapse of an open-pit coal mine in northern China has resulted in the deaths of six people as of Friday, according to state media. The mine collapsed because of a landslide that day, burying…

U.S.-Iran Clashes Escalate as Bases Attacked — Aug 30, 2026U.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire rockets with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in a corridor vital to global oil shipments. The attacks come amid conflicting casualty reports and ongoing tensions as ships in the strait face heightened danger and international actors monitor the situation.

DAVID BLACKMON: Mining Makes An American Comeback — Oct 29, 2025America’s mining industry is about to undergo a major rejuvenation. In fact, it has already begun, as illustrated by a series of recent announcements. One strong example happened on Oct. 27 when JPMorganChase (JPMC)…

Trump Admin Expands Mining In ‘First Wave’ Of ‘Critical Mineral Production’ — Apr 21, 2025Under President Donald Trump’s administration, the permitting process for “critical mineral” mining is set to be more “transparent” as the greenlit projects will have a public review process. The Federal Permitting…

Doug Burgum Talks The Future Of US Energy And ‘Mine, Baby, Mine’ — Jul 28, 2026A century ago, the U.S. was number one in "gold, silver, copper, aluminum" but the country let that all slip away, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

On X · @mintmag_thThai Boy Group BUS Appears on Red Carpet at Mchoice Mint Awards 2026Mint Magazine Thailand posted a photo of T-pop group BUS members posing at the #MchoiceMintAwards2026 event. The post gained strong fan engagement with excitement over formal looks and luxury styling. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with celebratory comments and no genuine opposition.2,746 likes · 19m

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