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Charles Pitts is the publisher of Skillings Mining Review, the trade journal that has covered mining since 1912. He writes on the macro forces behind metal prices: commodity cycles, sovereign capital and the shifting sources of demand. His current work argues that hyperscale AI, and the gigawatt-scale power its data centres need, is becoming a buyer of lithium and copper in its own right, competing with the automotive supply chain for tier-one reserves.
The commodities market continues to experience notable fluctuations as demand and supply dynamics shift rapidly in key metals like copper and lithium—critical components for the global…
China’s record‑breaking $133 billion trade surge & 8 % mining output share in Africa—backed by a $51 billion FOCAC pledge—signal a strategic global power shift. Will U.S. and EU…
Early monsoon rains across India have offered a reprieve from the summer's searing heat but have simultaneously upended state-owned mining behemoth Coal India's strategy to reduce…
KEY TAKEAWAYS Iran launches 30 mining investment packages to court private-sector capital Forum aims to pivot toward technology-driven mining Over 70 joint public-private exploration projects completed…
Case Lake Emerges as World’s No. 4 Cesium Deposit Amid Soaring Demand for Critical Minerals
Indonesia suspends nickel mining in Raja Ampat to safeguard its ecosystems and booming tourism. What this means for the nickel market. Read more.
President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. production of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at enhancing national security and securing…
Canadian wildfires are disrupting mining operations across key regions this month, forcing companies like Hudbay Minerals to suspend activities and prioritize staff safety. On June 5,…
Illegal gold mining in Peru’s Pataz region is fueling violence and environmental degradation, posing mounting challenges for the country’s efforts to boost copper output in 2025.
IEA warns of mineral mining risks and urges supply chain diversification to protect global industries from disruption.
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