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Like Gold, Tin Climbs Back Towards Record-High on Iran War Hopes
Global Economy

Like Gold, Tin Climbs Back Towards Record-High on Iran War Hopes

April 1, 2026April 8, 2026

Earlier, WaL reported that, for the first time in 5 years, tin (Sn) is predicted to enter a supply deficit this…

Investors Can Add Tin to the List of Rising Metal Prices—Here Are the World’s Largest Tin Mines
Political Economy

Investors Can Add Tin to the List of Rising Metal Prices—Here Are the World’s Largest Tin Mines

March 13, 2026April 4, 2026

The materials and commodities sector of the economy has been abuzz with talk of shortages in finished industrial metals.…

02/26 End of the Empire: Project Vault Is a Poor Substitute for a Critical Metals Industry
End of the Empire

02/26 End of the Empire: Project Vault Is a Poor Substitute for a Critical Metals Industry

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world of…

To Develop Critical Minerals, Industry and White House Propose Becoming China to Fight China
US Economy

To Develop Critical Minerals, Industry and White House Propose Becoming China to Fight China

January 26, 2026February 16, 2026

This is Part 4 of a 4-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Environmentalism’s Cost in Cobalt, Antimony, Copper, and Silver: Critical Minerals in America
US Economy

Environmentalism’s Cost in Cobalt, Antimony, Copper, and Silver: Critical Minerals in America

January 16, 2026January 17, 2026

This is Part 3 of a 4-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…


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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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Assault on Iran Likely to Boost Already Soaring Gold Market

Andy Corbley March 2, 2026

Whenever missiles and bullets start flying in the Middle East, all eyes are on the oil sector, and this…

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