Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua
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Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.
Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US
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Maaden invests $110B in Saudi bid to be mining powerhouse
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Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China
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Mobius shuns record-breaking gold on risk of dollar rebound
The dollar could strengthen from current levels as forecasts point to a turnaround in the US economy, the veteran investor said.
Heavy rainfall disrupts Australian metallurgical coal supplies
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Argentina’s mining exports hit record $6 billion in 2025
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