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In a blind test, audiophiles couldn't tell the difference between audio signals sent through copper wire, a banana, or wet mud — 'The mud should sound perfectly awful, but it doesn't,' notes the experiment creator

An experiment revealed that people cannot differentiate between audio signals sent through premium audio cables, wet mud, and a banana.

Tom’s Hardware

People are stealing copper roof plates from Japan’s Shinto shrines as value of metal soars

Even remote sacred sites being hit repeatedly, forcing them to replace traditional copper with cheaper materials

The Independent UK

5 Kitchen Countertop Finishes, Colors, and Styles That Are Going to Feel Outdated in 2026, According to Designers

Experts caution against these specific looks that could leave your kitchen feeling drab in 2026

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Aussies ditch copper for fibre to boost download speeds

More Australians are upgrading their broadband connections, choosing faster plans and setting download records, NBN Co has revealed.

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Cattle, Hog Bulls Still Have an Edge. What Needs to Happen for Prices to Keep Climbing.

Bullish traders are nervously watching U.S. stock indexes and record volatility in gold, silver, and copper prices.

Barchart

Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail

A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US.

The Times of India

Openreach is planning major price hikes to force business users off old copper networks

Three price hikes this year could see copper networks costing businesses twice as much as they did last year.

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Is Copper’s Bullish Trend Still Intact?

Copper prices reached a new record high in late January and fell more than $1 per pound before recovering. Despite the increased volatility, copper’s bullish trend remains intact in February 2026.

Barchart

'Glen Tinto' deal dead as Rio exits same river thrice

As copper prices hover near all-time highs, Rio Tinto's decision to reject a merger might be a surprise, but analysts say the miner has been very disciplined.

AAP

Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon revived $260bn merger plan

After weeks of talks mining companies say they cannot reach a deal that delivers value for shareholders

The Guardian - UK

Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon talks to form world’s largest miner

The companies said they were unable to reach an agreement that worked for both parties.

Evening Standard

Oh great, now copper prices are 'surging' and threatening to make PC hardware even more expensive

Stop the car, I want to get out.

PC Gamer

"It was this dream song that just turned up as I was waking up one morning. It came to me fully formed." The story of the cinematic classic that kick-started Bob Mould's second life

Bob Mould spent much of 1991 on punishing tours in a bid to salvage his ailing career - then came the song that showed him the way forward

Louder

The Untold History of Puri Jagannath Temple: Ancient Builders, Hidden Legends and Surprising Finds

Standing majestically on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is not only a central pilgrimage destination for millions of Hindus but also an enduring testament to India’s religious heritage. Known for its unique wooden idols, grand Rath Yatra, and centuries of uninterrupted worship,…

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Digital Networks Act: backdoors for network fees and more

The Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act would replace the 2018 EECC and reopen old fights: less national control over spectrum, a costly copper switch-off by 2035, and a “voluntary” conciliation backdoor that could revive de facto network fees.

AAP

Farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

Neighbours of Australia's biggest gold and copper mine allege dust from its tailings dam has poisoned their land, in a "disaster" for health and agriculture.

MarketBeat

Gold, Copper, and Missiles: 3 Big Dividend Raises After a Breakout Year

Big name stocks in the defense and mining industries are adding fuel to their dividends. See where their yields stand, and what may be in store going forward.

What Hi-Fi?

Astell & Kern's copper-clad portable hi-res player vows to elevate the brand's flagship model to new sonic heights

A metal twist on A&K's flagship SP4000 player

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Your iPod never looked this good – Astell&Kern's flagship audio player gets a classy, copper makeover

It launches alongside a new case for your luxury audio goodies.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP report on toxic spills from gold mining in Liberia

A joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Gecko Project has found that cyanide, arsenic and copper repeatedly leaked from a facility run by the largest gold miner in Liberia in recent years

The Independent UK

Liberia's largest gold miner repeatedly spilled dangerous chemicals, records show

Barchart

Analysts Love These 2 Picks-and-Shovels Gold Stocks. Should You Buy Them as Gold Prices Hit New Record Highs?

As gold prices smash records, are picks-and-shovels miners like Vale and Rio Tinto the smartest way to play the rally now?

MarketBeat

Digging Into Demand: Copper’s Scarcity Premium Is Rising

Copper prices are decoupling from traditional economic cycles as the massive power needs of artificial intelligence create a historic supply deficit.

Times Pets

You Won’t Believe the Wildlife Hidden in the Himalayas

Whenever individuals imagine the Himalayas, they have in mind snow capped mountains, silent valleys and spiritual retreats. Living behind this dramatic landscape though is one of the most unexpected and richest wildlife communities on the planet. Estranged across India, Nepal, Bhutan and up to the Himalayas, animals are so unique…

MarketBeat

Freeport-McMoRan: What the Future Could Hold After a 70% Rebound

After staging a huge recovery, here's what Freeport-McMoRan's latest earnings and copper price forecasts say about the mining giant's outlook.

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