At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports
Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.
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‘We are exploited’: Congolese fear losing out as US makes minerals deals
As officials meet in Washington to discuss critical minerals, many in DRC fear their country will gain little.
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What is the US critical minerals stockpile?
President Trump said the stockpile would ‘ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage’.
How Balochistan attacks threaten Pakistan’s promises to China, Trump
Balochistan is at the heart of Pakistan’s economic promises to US and China. The attacks are a reminder of the risks.
Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China
Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo
The mine has been under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group since 2024.
From: NewsFeed
A look at the rare earth minerals Trump wants to mine in Greenland
Greenland has enough rare earth minerals to supply the world for the next 115 years, but residents fear new mining.
Published On 23 Jan 2026
‘I hope they show humanity’: Greenlanders fear Trump’s desire for minerals
US President Donald Trump says he wants to buy Greenland from Denmark and is not taking ‘no’ for an answer.
‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenlanders fear US threat to annex
US President Donald Trump’s latest moves to acquire Greenland are rattling Nuuk and Copenhagen.
From: NewsFeed
These are the key reasons Trump wants Greenland
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control.
Published On 12 Jan 2026
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What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, the ninth-largest natural gas reserves, and vast untapped minerals such as gold.
