mining

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Thousands of metres beneath the ground, amid suffocating heat, lies one of the keys to Poland's rumbling mining sector -- and the world economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The price of gold is down—bringing mining stocks even lower.

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

Statistics Canada’s flash estimate indicates GDP expanded 0.2% in February, matching the pace in December as manufacturing recovered and mining increased.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And as they sprouted and grew with note taking and the mining of my childhood memories came the belief, the solid belief, that it is true not just for me but for all of us.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen