Greenland Energy dispute: A Texas-linked firm shipped drilling equipment to Greenland’s east coast without Nuuk’s authorization, prompting a “strong warning” and a possible licensing showdown over wetlands-protected sites. Ghana gold-trade scrutiny: Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams says some Ghana gold buyers have transaction records for illegal purchases that don’t show up in official national records, raising alarms about enforcement and politicized crackdowns. AI vs Bitcoin pivot: Riot Platforms signed a $9B, 20-year compute deal with Anthropic using 191 MW from its Rockdale, Texas site, underscoring a shift away from Bitcoin mining. Mining automation milestone: Komatsu commissioned its 1,000th ultra-class autonomous haul truck for Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines, moving autonomy from pilots to fleet-scale deployment. Critical minerals policy in India: India passed the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026, expanding central control over mineral-bearing lands and tightening limits on state taxes/levies tied to mining rights. Lithium supply risk: CATL’s prolonged shutdown of its Jianxiawo lithium mine in China’s Jiangxi is tightening supply and could push lithium carbonate toward deficit if delays spread. M&A watch: Evolution Mining’s $213M Carnaby Resources acquisition heads to a shareholder vote as it targets more copper-gold production near Ernest Henry. Nickel-cobalt funding fight: A Glencore-led consortium proposes new Sherritt equity at C$0.12/share to gain at least 55% control amid liquidity pressure. Geopolitical strike impact: Russian missiles hit ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, killing two and injuring 13, with blast-furnace and power facilities damaged and output partially halted. Illegal gold crackdown in Peru: Peru’s military launched Operation Mercury 2, burning equipment and camps after raids on illegal gold mining sites in the Amazon.