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Nvidia's shares fell despite strong interest from Chinese customers, while Newmont and Hecla Mining declined due to falling precious metals prices.

US and Russia allegedly discussed joint management of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including potential crypto mining, without Ukraine's participation.

The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding deep-sea mining as global demand for critical minerals rises.

A significant geological discovery in Utah has been made, potentially offering the U.S.

Newmont stock has entered a buy zone due to record silver prices, but saw a slight decline after the silver market reversed from its highs.

A looming supply crisis is anticipated in the metals market due to a lack of dedicated mines for certain minerals, which are often extracted as byproducts from other mines.

The Arctic region is gaining attention for its potential to provide critical minerals, but environmental concerns and unknown challenges may hinder development.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a significant copper deficit over the next decade due to rising demand, potentially leading to a 30% supply shortage by 2035.

The global mining industry is undergoing a digital transformation driven by the energy transition and complex extraction environments, with AI adoption projected to nearly quadruple in value to $9.93 billion by 2032.

Norway has temporarily halted its deep-sea mining plans, delaying the first licensing round until at least 2029, following a political agreement with the Socialist Left Party.

Tajikistan is seeking Russia's assistance in containing militant raids along its border with Afghanistan, following two deadly attacks that killed five Chinese nationals.

Rio Tinto is undergoing a strategic overhaul under new CEO Simon Trott, focusing on accelerating projects with quicker returns, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reset the company's businesses.