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CIM appoints Lucy Potter as 2028-29 president-elect dlvr.it/TSMh5R

Pakistan separatists unravel Barrick’s Reko Diq plans dlvr.it/TSMgwx

A mining incident in Zambia was amplified by coordinated bot networks, with Refute CEO Tom Garnett warning some campaigns may be driven by state or hostile actors. The narratives didn’t stay local – they spread into neighbouring markets, raising concerns over mining reputations and investment decisions. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/2j8URfHCcQU?si… #Mining #Disinformation #Cybersecurity #CriticalMinerals #AfricaMining

Sibanye says two workers killed during Kloof shaft inspection dlvr.it/TSMcQM

Newmont-backed Awalé drills new gold discovery at Odienné in Côte d’Ivoire dlvr.it/TSMcHV

Gold price continues slide as US-Iran deal stalls dlvr.it/TSMYXW

Wyloo taps BofA to sell Yangibana rare earths stake dlvr.it/TSMS74

Interactive infographic: The global uranium cost spectrum dlvr.it/TSLnCC

How to destroy a $2,000,000,000 mining project without firing a single shot. If you think the mining sector moves based on drill results and macro-economics alone, you are missing the most dangerous variable of 2026: Narrative Warfare. While X users were debating whether to hit the red or blue button this week, a bombshell report from Refute (Africa Decoded) revealed the new reality: The battle for the world's critical minerals has moved from the drill rig to the smartphone. We are officially in the era of "Automated Sabotage." Here is the breakdown of the "Invisible War" happening in your feed right now: 1. The 400% Surge Refute confirms and documents what many X users anecdotally know - when major news breaks sector, the "reaction" you see on X isn't always organic. In Mali, coordinated bot activity surged by over 400% during key geopolitical events. Gold is the #1 target. Why? Because it’s a financial instrument and a commodity. If you control the narrative, you control the price — and the project's survival. This isn't "online noise"; it’s a strategic resource grab. 2. "Reputational Contagion" The sophistication is next-level. These campaigns are now borderless. Refute documented an instance where an environmental issue at a mine in Zambia was weaponized in Kenya. Over 30 coordinated bot clusters spread a disinformation campaign to persuade the Kenyan government and local businesses not to work with specific international firms. They took a localized spark and turned it into a regional forest fire to kill future deals. 3. The $2,000,000,000 "Mothball" This isn't theoretical — it’s already happening. Look at Rio Tinto’s Jadar mine in Serbia. A $2 Billion+ investment was completely mothballed. While there were legitimate local concerns, the report confirms that a massive portion of the momentum was driven by a sophisticated disinformation campaign. One script. A few thousand bots. A $2 Billion project vanishes. 4. The "Slow-Motion" Response The mining industry is responding at 2010 speeds. The Old Way: Boards and comms teams take days or weeks to "verify" and respond. The Reality: By day 3, the project is already being protested, the stock is sliding, and the narrative is set in stone. To survive, companies are moving toward Automated Response Playbooks — using AI to detect and debunk these campaigns in hours, not weeks. The battle for the world's minerals is no longer just happening underground. It’s happening in your feed. If you aren't monitoring the narrative, you're flying blind. #Mining #Gold #AI #Geopolitics #CriticalMinerals #SaturdayRead #ResourceWar

400% surge in bot activity around gold — who’s really controlling the narrative? Refute CEO Tom Garnett warns that mining companies are struggling to respond fast enough to coordinated online disinformation. The firm’s Africa Decoded report highlights spikes around key mining events, particularly in gold, and argues automation is now critical to closing the response gap. Watch the full breakdown: #Gold #Mining #Disinformation #AI #MarketIntelligence youtube.com/watch?v=2j8URf…

Op-Ed: What Canada’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Defence Industrial Strategy mean for miners   dlvr.it/TSKYZ9

Ontario to axe early-stage red tape, mining minister says dlvr.it/TSKVGw

Torex sees potential to extend life of Mexico gold mine dlvr.it/TSKRQ9

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Gold has turned volatile in late April as rising yields and a stronger US dollar weigh on the metal, despite ongoing geopolitical tension. Technical strategist Chris Vermeulen says markets are showing classic late-cycle behavior, with equities still capable of a final push higher while gold enters a neutral, volatile consolidation phase. Watch the full video below for the complete breakdown. #Gold #Markets #Investing #Macro #Commodities youtu.be/i3b5sQEqJSQ?si…

Will Iran war fuel nuclear reactor construction?  dlvr.it/TSKMDw

Lion One Metals sinks on cancelled $11M financing dlvr.it/TSKM75

TMC shares soar as NOAA backs seabed mining plan dlvr.it/TSKLzv

Meridian raises $34M in London market debut dlvr.it/TSKC6J

Trump sons invested in US group developing $1.1B tungsten project in Kazakhstan: FT dlvr.it/TSJlwt

China’s tightening grip on tungsten is reshaping the global market. Ammonium paratungstate (APT), the key intermediate used in tungsten production, has surged more than 200% year-to-date, crossing $3,000 per metric ton in Rotterdam as supply conditions tighten across the value chain. The drivers: ▪️China, which accounts for the majority of global tungsten output, has restricted 2026–2027 exports to 15 authorized firms and tightened controls on certain dual-use materials. ▪️Defence demand is rising ~8% annually, with tungsten used in aerospace and military applications. Outside China, supply remains thin. The US currently has no active tungsten mines, increasing reliance on foreign supply chains. In South Korea, Almonty’s Sangdong mine began production in March — one of the most significant new non-China sources in recent years. #Tungsten #Mining #CriticalMinerals #SupplyChain mining.com/web/tungsten-b…