Ares Strategic Mining Wins $169M Pentagon Contract

Ares Strategic Mining has secured a landmark $169M multi-year Pentagon contract (up to $250M), a momentous move by the U.S. to secure and stockpile a domestic fluorspar supply. If the buzz around Ares sounds familiar, it should – We’ve been flagging this company as a worthy endeavor for some time.
Can Utah’s ‘Mission Critical’ solve the U.S. critical mineral dilemma?

Why lawmakers believe Utah can become the critical mineral capital of America.
Oil Stocks Rally on Potential U.S. Return to Venezuela

U.S. energy companies could see renewed opportunities in Venezuelan oil, lifting key stocks and sending ripples across the sector. Here’s what investors should pay attention to.
Critical Minerals Market Prediction for 2026

As the race to secure energy transition inputs accelerates, BMI expects 2026 to be defined less by explosive price moves and more by strategic positioning. Here’s what investors can expect across mining sectors in 2026.
AI Investment Set to Keep Rising, OECD Says

Rising investment in artificial intelligence continues to underpin global growth, according to the OECD. While economic momentum is expected to cool in 2026, policymakers are seeing the upside.
Energy Stocks Are Making a Comeback

After years of lagging performance and cautious sentiment, energy producers are back on investors’ radar. Energy, now the cheapest sector in the S&P 500, may be setting up for a surprisingly strong 2026.
UK-US Zero Tariff Deal on Pharmaceuticals

The US and UK have reached a zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals, but the real impact can be felt across investment, innovation, and public health.
Bitcoin’s Bear Market, Buy or Wait?

Investors are keeping a close eye on Bitcoin, turning to a long-followed model to help make sense of its recent swings.
U.S. Uranium Revival: Explained

U.S. uranium mining sits at a critical turning point. This explainer breaks down what’s driving the renewed momentum, and the obstacles still holding the sector back.
Market Slumps Post-Shutdown

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown should have eased market tension, but instead, investors were met with a sharp selloff. Here’s why.