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K92 Mining Reports 49,776 Gold-Equivalent Ounces, Million-Ounce MilestoneBusiness — 1dK92 Mining produced 49,776 gold-equivalent ounces at its Papua New Guinea mine in the third quarter, its second-highest quarterly total, and surpassed one million ounces produced since 2018. Record ore processing and strong recoveries supported the results; the company reiterated its 2026 production guidance and expects output to be strongest in the fourth quarter as mine expansions ramp up.

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Reports: Oleshky Residents Risk Mined Roads for FoodWorld — 1dResidents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine face severe shortages of food, water and medicine, with the last reported food deliveries arriving in May. Some risk crossing mined roads under drone threat to obtain supplies, while others remain trapped; Russia acknowledges supply problems but blames Ukraine, and Kyiv says Moscow rejected proposed evacuation routes.

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Seoul Blames North Korea for DMZ Mine Blast — 5dSouth Korea concluded Oct. 5 that North Korean mines planted south of the MDL caused the Sept. 21 DMZ blast injuring three soldiers; two remain hospitalized.

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Rachel Meyers South Korea should demand a full investigation and compensation for the blast that harmed three troops.

North Korea Rejects Seoul Medical Aid as ProvocationWorld — 2dKim Yo Jong branded Seoul's 9.3 billion won UN-exempted medical shipment "part 2 of the mine explosion case" and said the North has nothing to give or receive from the ROK.

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Cowboy State Mine Scoping StudyBusiness — Sep 30, 2026

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Derek Foss I worry the scoping study will downplay water use and land disturbance around the Cowboy State site.

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.

Massive New Mexico Uranium Mining Project Hits Wall Covered In Red Tape — 2dNew Mexico is emerging as a battleground in America’s push to revive domestic uranium production as state and tribal officials fight a proposed project that could produce millions of pounds of nuclear fuel each year.

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South Korea Says North Korean Mines Likely Caused DMZ Blast Injuring Three — Sep 28, 2026South Korea says North Korean mines highly suspected in Sept. 21 DMZ blast that seriously injured two soldiers and lightly injured a third.

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Eldorado Gold completes Skouries mine link to Greek national grid — Sep 28, 2026Eldorado Gold’s Skouries mine in northern Greece is on permanent national-grid power after Greek transmission authority approval, with first copper-gold concentrate already produced and Q4 2026 commercial output targeted.

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Florence Copper Begins First New US Supply Since 2008Environment — 3dArizona’s Florence Copper has begun commercial production as the first new U.S. copper source since 2008 and the first commercial-scale in-situ copper operation. The project is expected to produce up to 85 million pounds annually, boost U.S. copper production by about 5%, and support hundreds of jobs, while using substantially less water and energy than conventional mining.

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Advanced Navigation Plans Huntsville Manufacturing HubBusiness — 4dAdvanced Navigation America is investing $110 million in a Huntsville center to develop and manufacture navigation systems that let autonomous platforms operate when GPS is unavailable, serving defense, space, mining and other industries. The facility is expected to expand the company’s Huntsville workforce to as many as 100 employees and strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply-chain capacity.

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North Korea reportedly fires projectile into eastern waters — Oct 2, 2026JCS detected a North Korean launch from Wonsan at 6:30 a.m. Oct. 3—13 days after the last—as Kim Yo-jong called Seoul's mine charge a self-staged provocation.

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Derek Foss These launches make any chance of real talks between the two sides look even smaller.

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

PowerCompute Boosts Mississippi Data Center to 11 MWBusiness — 3dPowerCompute’s Mississippi subsidiary increased contracted power at its Columbus data center from 8.5 to 11 megawatts under a new utility agreement, moving to a data-center rate while avoiding capacity commitment charges and utility capital contributions. The company plans to use a returned $300,000 deposit for site expansion; the facility supports Bitcoin mining and may also serve high-performance computing projects.

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DR Congo Plans Annual Mining Audits From 2027 — Sep 29, 2026DR Congo will start annual audits of major miners' subcontracting in 2027 after $3.7B in 2025 contracts, 83% to Congolese-owned firms.

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Derek Foss Annual audits from 2027 should help track mining revenues better if the government follows through on enforcement.

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 10, Injures 21 — Sep 19, 2026Across Sudan, multiple artisanal gold mine collapses in the north and Red Sea region have left dozens dead or injured and more miners missing as rescue teams continue searching amid dangerous, informal mining conditions. The incidents underscore how the country’s war-driven gold trade funds conflict and prompts ongoing concerns about safety and smuggling in the sector.

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Barrick, Mali Unions Avert Planned Mine Strike — Sep 27, 2026Unions called off Loulo-Gounkoto strikes after a 21 September deal. Sacko: "the strike action has since been called off." Mali had seized roughly 3 tonnes of Barrick gold.

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Derek Foss Good that Barrick and the unions settled the overtime and pay issues to keep the mine running without disruption.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills At Least 67, Dozens Missing — Sep 16, 2026At least 67 dead at al-Zaraa gold mine in RSF-held West Kordofan; Jabara: "We don't know how many more are still inside" without heavy machinery.

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Trump to announce $15 billion Iowa steel plant by Mesabi Metallics — Sep 28, 2026President Donald Trump is set to announce Mesabi Metallics’ $15 billion plan to build a major steel mill in eastern Iowa, using iron ore from the company’s Minnesota mine. The project is expected to create about 1,750 permanent jobs, with officials promoting it as a boost to U.S. manufacturing and steel production.

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Chris Dalton A 15 billion investment sounds promising but I wonder how many of those jobs will go to locals versus outsiders.

Illegal Gold Mining Surges on Brazil Indigenous Lands — Sep 15, 2026G Mining Ventures reports a new near-surface gold discovery at Gurupi in Brazil, along with strong drill results at Tocantinzinho, signaling potential for a broader, multi-asset growth pipeline. Separately, IPAM’s analysis shows illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous lands in the Amazon expanded dramatically, with 2024 areas far larger than 1985 and ongoing mercury contamination and climate-related harms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, traceability, and Indigenous-led adaptation.

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Germany Completes World's Tallest 365-Meter Wind TurbineEnvironment — Sep 28, 2026Germany has completed the world’s tallest wind turbine, a 365-meter structure in the former coal-mining region of Brandenburg designed to tap stronger, steadier high-altitude winds and potentially generate about twice as much electricity as conventional turbines. The project is expected to connect to the grid in November and is part of the region’s shift toward renewable energy.

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Equinox Gold Targets 2 Million Ounces AnnuallyBusiness — Sep 27, 2026Equinox Gold aims to reach about 2 million ounces of annual gold production within three to five years, growing from roughly 1.1 million ounces on a full-year 2026 pro forma basis. The company plans to build projects sequentially, fund expansion through operations, and pursue organic growth through mine development and exploration while prioritizing debt reduction and execution over further acquisitions.

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South Africa Open to US Talks Despite Curbs — Sep 26, 2026South Africa remains open to talks with the United States despite new visa restrictions, with Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola saying Pretoria wants to avoid retaliation and preserve an important economic relationship. The discussions had included mining investment and Black ownership and employment rules, amid wider disputes over land reform, racial-equity policies and South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

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Fourth Suspected Crypto Farm Found in Puebla — Sep 12, 2026Mexican authorities uncovered a clandestine crypto mining setup in Puebla featuring about 300 GPUs, 80 medium-voltage terminals and eight satellite antennas, suspected of laundering illicit funds by siphoning power from nearby infrastructure. The operation is the fourth crypto farm found in the region since last year, underscoring how drug cartels are leveraging high-tech mining to finance crime as global illicit cryptocurrency activity climbs, per Chainalysis data.

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Nicole Hardy This fourth find since last year proves crypto mining has become a steady revenue tool for organized crime in Mexico.

US Plans First Deep-Sea Mining Permits Within Months — Sep 14, 2026The Trump administration, via Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, is moving toward issuing the first deep-sea mining permits within months to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from seabed nodules, with The Metals Company USA leading the most advanced application and NOAA coordination underway. The push seeks to diversify and strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical minerals amid international disputes and evolving maritime technology, with official timelines and approvals being rolled out in coming months and years.

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Trump, Rodríguez Discuss Venezuela Debt, Elections — Sep 22, 2026Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez is in New York for the UN General Assembly to advance debt restructuring, energy and mining deals, and post-earthquake reconstruction with IMF, IDB, and World Bank backing, while seeking to present the country as investable and attract financing. The United States, under the Trump administration, is coordinating talks with Rodríguez and international lenders to realign assets, rebuild key industries, and manage a debt estimated at $150-200 billion.

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