[New] The Moranbah North Coal Mine in 2026 is a benchmark facility integrating advanced mining automation, sustainability strategies, and ongoing operational improvements to secure its position in the global coal and steel supply chain.
Farmonaut
[New] Metals and mining stocks represent only one investment theme for 2026.
investing.com
[New] AI's electricity demand globally is projected to reach 23 gigawatts in 2025, surpassing the power used for Bitcoin mining in 2024.
Enmaeya
[New] In 2025, global gold mining investments are projected to surpass $200 billion, driven by rising demand and ESG focus.
Farmonaut
[New] Projected growth in data centers and cryptocurrency mining could increase average electricity generation costs in the U.S. 8% by 2030, with some regions seeing increases as high as 25%.
Illinois Newsroom
[New] Budget 2025's compliance reforms are most visible in mining, where the MPO is expected to fast-track approvals for projects such as the McIlvenna Bay Foran Copper Mine in Saskatchewan and the Red Chris Mine expansion in British Columbia.
BLG
The DRC shall endeavor to use DRC SOEs' minority ownership of mining assets to facilitate investment opportunities for U.S. persons and aligned persons.
United States Department of State
MP Materials - already notable as the first company to receive a US government equity stake during the Trump administration - announced it will build a rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with Saudi mining firm Ma'aden and MP Materials and the US Department of Defense (DoD).
New Energy Industrial Strategy (NEIS) Newsletter
Nations that streamline permitting, invest in workforce development, and scale next-generation mining technologies will shape the global supply landscape for decades.
Global Mining Review
African Mining Development Coordination: World Bank's Minerals for Climate Action program targets $2.5+ billion in financing for sustainable mining projects across Africa from 2024-2030, partially aligned with MSP ESG standards and governance requirements.
Discovery Alert
Seabed mining: Potato-sized accretions on the ocean floor could help break China's dominance of some key supply chains.
Rand Corporation
By 2026, digital solutions such as Farmonaut's workforce advisory and resource support platforms can be tailored to assist survivors-offering AI-driven, location-specific guidance on re-entering local employment markets in relevant sectors like agriculture, forestry, and mining.
Farmonaut
Participation in the Argentine mining boom could enhance Taiwan's leverage in the global competition over supply chains, particularly vis-a-vis the PRC.
Global Taiwan Institute
International mining ventures in West Africa increasingly rely on sophisticated partnership structures that distribute operational, financial, and political risks across multiple stakeholders.
Discovery Alert
In 2025, Gate Mining will maintain its leadership in transforming cryptocurrency mining into a high-cost, high-energy practice into a modern, responsible, and inclusive digital operation.
TechBullion
Major technology companies including Tesla and Apple have established carbon intensity requirements for suppliers, creating premium pricing opportunities for mining companies that can demonstrate low-carbon production methods.
Discovery Alert
Industry analysts maintain projections for substantial cumulative uranium deficits through the mid-2030s as nuclear capacity additions outpace mining production expansion.
Discovery Alert
Last updated: 02 January 2026
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