Good Reads
Mining deals hit $21.6B in strongest Q1 since 2023
Global mining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached $21.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking the strongest start to a year since 2023 as deal value and volumes climbed despite high-profile setbacks. Read on »
The World's Refineries Are Burning – and It's Not the War
Something seriously unusual is happening with oil refineries right now. You might have seen a headline or two, but I don’t think it’s turning nearly enough heads. In the past three weeks, reports suggest that as many as 10 oil refineries and energy facilities have either blown up, caught fire, or gone offline - across four continents. Russia, Australia, India, Mexico, Texas, Romania. Read on »
Gold falls after Fed keeps rates unchanged
Gold prices slipped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, matching traders’ expectations. Spot gold edged down 1.2% to trade at $4,541.30 per ounce. Gold futures for June delivery shed 1.3% to trade at $4,546.20 per ounce. Read on »
Community News
President Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters in Minnesota Link>>
Report: U.S. Gov’t Buying Cartel Gold Link>>
StarCloud CEO Says Starship Gives SpaceX Launch Monopoly For Near Decade Link>>
Oil and gas vulnerability swaying countries to renewables Link>>
Copper’s ‘gatekeeper’ could unlock cleaner energy future Link>>