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title: "AI Infrastructure Boom Reshapes Global Mining and Logistics Landscape"
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description: "AGPU.US secured $3.45B in AI infrastructure contracts while Palladyne AI landed defense deals. Sibanye Stillwater attracted UBS stake, Permian Resources doubled free cash flow, and Recon Technology's overseas revenue surged 65%."
datetime: "2026-10-20T09:16:37.000Z"
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# AI Infrastructure Boom Reshapes Global Mining and Logistics Landscape

American AI infrastructure firm Axe Compute (AGPU.US) has secured over $3.45 billion in signed contracts within a year, bolstered by strategic acquisitions in Georgia. Meanwhile, defense-focused Palladyne AI (PDYN.US) entered a partnership with ammunition manufacturers to develop anti-drone systems, with its edge AI flight computer advancing to U.S. Army trials.

In energy sectors, Permian Resources (PR.US) reported record Q2 free cash flow of $751 million, while South African miner Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW.US) saw UBS cross the 5% ownership threshold. Chinese oilfield services provider Recon Technology (RCON.US) posted 65.8% revenue growth for FY2026 amid overseas expansion.

Logistics leader Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL.US) maintained its 17-year streak as top-rated LTL carrier, and real estate REIT Agree Realty (ADC.US) raised dividends. Battery materials producer NOVONIX (NVX.US) prepares for Tennessee plant ramp-up, while Zhongchao (ZCMD.US) executed a reverse stock split to retain Nasdaq listing. Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV.US) remains quiet on operational updates.

### Related Stocks

- [AGPU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AGPU.US.md)
- [SBSW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SBSW.US.md)
- [PR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PR.US.md)
- [RCON.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RCON.US.md)
- [PDYN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PDYN.US.md)
- [ADC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ADC.US.md)
- [CEV.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CEV.US.md)
- [NVX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVX.US.md)
- [ODFL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ODFL.US.md)
- [ZCMD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ZCMD.US.md)

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