mining

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It was as distasteful a segment as you’d expect from “Update,” yet also somehow straddled the line between wallowing in the scandal and mining some genuine laughs out of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Alcoa, Century Aluminum, and other mining stocks were jumping on Monday, after Iran targeted two major Middle Eastern aluminum producers over the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is 18% below its pre-Iran price, reflecting higher volatility in mining stocks compared to the metal.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In 2023, over 3,000 soldiers were roped in to help tackle illicit mining across the country for six months.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

From the moment Mr. Carter hired him and placed him in charge of operations, the Captain began to implement the latest in mining technology.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam