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Which is the bigger long-term threat to U.S. national security: dependence on foreign rare earth minerals, or the emerging global arms race?
— Jared Kim
Jared Kim · Sep 2, 2026
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Which of these developments—Venezuelan oil control, the China tariff standoff, or the Ukraine minerals deal—will have the biggest impact on U.S. interests, and why?
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Nicole Hardy · Aug 31, 2026
Taltson Names CFO, Closes C$85,000 Placement
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Taltson Critical Minerals appointed Casey Forward as Chief Financial Officer and a director, succeeding Heath Ellingham who resigned. The company also closed a non-brokered private placement of 2,125,000 units at $0.04 for about $85,000, with an insider purchasing a significant stake.
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An insider taking a big stake in the units is a positive signal that management sees value in the minerals assets.
IDB Research: AI Could Expand Latin America GDP 5.1% if Workers Adapt
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Broad AI adoption could expand Latin America and the Caribbean’s GDP by 5.1% over the next decade, but wages could fall up to 20.9% if workers don’t re-skill into expanding industries. The Inter-American Development Bank advocates for greater financing, long-term purchase agreements, and a 'buyers’ club' for critical minerals, alongside policy and regulatory steps to spread AI benefits across governments, firms and workers.
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Chris Dalton
Pushing for a buyers club on critical minerals makes sense so Latin America keeps more of the value from AI supply chains.
37 Suspected Miners Die in Niger State Custody After Raids
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In Niger State, the NSCDC’s burst operations against illegal mining led to the detention of scores of suspected miners, with multiple detainees reported dead in custody amid a suspected disease outbreak and their bodies deposited at General Hospital Minna. Authorities say they are investigating, upholding human rights, and urging calm as families demand answers and security tensions persist.
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Aura Minerals Secures $200 Million Loan for Growth
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Aura Minerals secured a US$200 million syndicated loan at the holding-company level to fund supplier payments and prepayments for production as it advances Era Dorada in Guatemala and expands output at its Almas and Borborema operations, targeting more than 600,000 gold-equivalent ounces per year in coming years. The five-year facility carries SOFR plus 2.70% with a two-year grace period, and management says the financing diversifies funding sources and reinforces a balanced, disciplined growth strategy.
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The grace period helps, but hitting over 600k ounces will depend on steady execution in Guatemala and Brazil.
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Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 10, Injures 21
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Across 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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All 33 Chilean Miners Rescued
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Trapped miners survive 69 days underground.
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17 Chilean Miners Rescued After 69 Days
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All 33 miners emerge alive after record underground ordeal.
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US Plans First Deep-Sea Mining Permits Within Months
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— Sep 14, 2026
The 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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American Resources Joins Institute as First Platinum Member
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— Sep 3, 2026
American Resources Corporation became the Critical Minerals Institute's inaugural Platinum member, gaining access to the CMP and a global executive network to advance secure, resilient U.S. critical mineral supply chains. Chairman and CEO Mark Jensen will speak at Critical Minerals Institute Summit 6 in Toronto, signaling a push from policy discussions to practical, cross-chain collaboration.
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Pro-Trump Account Praises President’s Packed Schedule and Work Ethic
The post by Brenden Dilley claims President Trump’s daily schedule is “insane,” describes him as a “machine” who works extremely hard “for FREE,” and says nobody else in America would tolerate it. It circulates mainly within pro-Trump and MAGA communities, where users amplify admiration for Trump’s energy and dedication.
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All 33 Chilean Miners Come Up Alive
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'Estamos bien en el refugio los 33' — 69 days under a collapsed mountain, and one by one, every miner rose into daylight.
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U.S.-Canada Trade War Raises Small-Business Costs
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The European Union has offered Canada its first-ever associate membership spanning trade, defense, minerals, energy, space and research, a move that drew sharp criticism from Trump who warned of tariffs and potential consequences. Across the US-Canada border, small businesses face a costly trade war with tariffs totaling about 5.5% of bilateral trade and some products facing up to 50% taxes, hurting cross-border sales and raising costs amid broader global tensions such as the Iran conflict.
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Lightning Minerals completes Warby Phase 2 exploration
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— Jul 20, 2026
Lightning Minerals completed Phase 2 exploration at the Warby Tungsten Project, collecting about 90 samples and refining targets ahead of potential drilling late in 2026 or early 2027, with assay results due in August guiding further work. Terrain Minerals reported robust drilling at the Lightning gold prospect in WA's Murchison region, building a 97 RC and 4 diamond hole database and progressing toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, while Waratah Minerals highlighted shallow, near-surface gold intersections at Spur Zone that support near-term development potential.
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DAVID BLACKMON: What Should We Do About Rare Earth Minerals?
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— Apr 26, 2025
Currently, the United States relies on supply chains controlled by China for the vast majority of its supply of rare earth minerals. This has been a known problem for more than 30 years, yet president after president…
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Trump Admin Expands Mining In ‘First Wave’ Of ‘Critical Mineral Production’
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— Apr 21, 2025
Under 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…
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Sunny Hostin Reveals Kids Were Bullied
Sunny Hostin revealed to viewers of "The View" that her children faced racism while attending "predominantly White" private schools. Hostin, a co-host of the show , brought up the topic Monday while talking with 1619 Project founder and The New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones recently admitted she regretted some of her decision to send her daughter to predominantly B
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Trump Signs Executive Order on Mineral Production
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— Mar 21, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that seeks to bolster production of critical minerals in the United States. According to The Hill , the order also confirmed that a deal between the U.S. and…
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China Showing Just How Much American Defense Relies On Its Minerals
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— Aug 4, 2025
China has severely curtailed its supply of critical minerals to the U.S. in recent months, showing the American defense-industrial base just how hooked it is on Beijing’s supply, according to The Wall Street Journal…
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China Escalates Trade War With US By Slapping Ban On Minerals Used In Ammunition, Semiconductors
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— Dec 3, 2024
China announced Tuesday that it is banning exports to the U.S. of some metals and rare minerals which can be used in the production of semiconductors and ammunition, according to the Financial Times. China’s Ministry of…
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U.S. Hosts G20 Energy Talks Amid Fuel Shock
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— Sep 14, 2026
The United States hosts a three-day G20 Energy Abundance summit in Houston with delegations from major economies and oil producers, focusing on expanding affordable baseload power, mineral supply chains, and streamlined infrastructure while Moscow’s participation and the Russia invite controversy test diplomatic lines. The discussions come as the Iran conflict disrupts global energy flows, pushing crude above $100 a barrel and lifting U.S. diesel to a record $6.20 per gallon and gasoline costs about 44% higher than pre-war levels, highlighting energy-security concerns ahead of winter.
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Incredible: Baby Woolly Mammoth Found Intact in Canadian Gold Field
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— Jun 26, 2022
Gold miners in Canada’s Yukon territory have discovered a mummified and largely intact body of a baby woolly mammoth. The miners uncovered the creature while digging through permafrost, according to a government news…
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Tucker Carlson Clarifies He Hasn’t Endorsed Anyone In Abdul El-Sayed Race
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Trump Launching Massive Stockpile To Break China’s Critical Mineral Chokehold
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— Feb 2, 2026
The Trump administration is planning to create a critical mineral stockpile with $12 billion in startup capital, Bloomberg News reported Monday. The plan — called Private Vault — aims to insulate American manufacturers…
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Alaska Discovery Could Shift Global Minerals Power Away From China
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— Nov 19, 2025
A major mining project in western Alaska is generating fresh momentum for the United States’ push to break China’s grip on key industrial minerals — and the latest findings suggest the effort may be even more…
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Trump Admin To Dish Out $355 Million And Loosen China’s Critical Mineral Vice Grip
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— Nov 14, 2025
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Friday that it is providing funding opportunities to “expand domestic production of critical minerals and materials.” The DOE said in August that it would provide nearly $1…
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Trump Admin Looks To Pour Cash Into Critical Minerals To Break China’s Stranglehold
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— Aug 13, 2025
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Wednesday that it is seeking to fund nearly $1 billion worth of projects to boost the American critical mineral industry. DOE announced Wednesday that it will provide funding…
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High School Quarterback Spent Last Moments of Life Trying to Help Stuck Driver
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— Oct 27, 2022
Nick Miner was a beloved son and also classmate who passed from this life into eternity because he gave the ultimate gift while helping out someone in need. Sunday morning brought a crushing report to Miner’s friends…
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Motivational X Post Declares October Start of Users' Rich Phase
Aspirational post by @99Majik claiming 'From October, your rich phase begins' draws mostly affirmative replies with 'Amen' and claims, alongside mild skepticism from users referencing past unfulfilled months.
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