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Axios: Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran
The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon. A U.S. military operation in Iran would likely be a massive, weeks-long campaign that would look more like full-fledged war than last month's pinpoint operation in Venezuela, sources say. Read on »
Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance
Copper is critical for power, construction and the green energy transition and mining companies are competing to expand their production through organic growth and deals. Benchmark copper prices surged more than 40% last year. Earnings, however, were dragged down by "energy and steelmaking coal prices," Glencore said. Read on »
Mining stocks dominate TSXV’s top performers list
Gold’s record rally and renewed interest in rare earths did more than lift producers in 2025, it propelled some of the industry’s riskier themes to the top of the TSX Venture Exchange, the world’s leading venue for early-stage mining finance. Several of the top 10 performers on this year’s TSXV 50 list issued Wednesday remain years from commercial production, yet posted four-digit gains as investors chased leverage to precious metals and critical minerals. Read on »
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