Base Metals • Jan 29, 2025
China’s Copper Demand Stabilizes Global
China copper demand is playing a crucial role in stabilizing global copper markets, even as economic slowdowns and geopolitical tensions impact demand in other regions.
Charles Pitts
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.
Mining Finance • Jan 28, 2025
U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Great Lakes Drops
CLEVELAND—U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters, commonly known as lakers, transported 78.2 million tons of cargo in 2024, a decline of 3.9% compared to the previous year. This…
Blog • Jan 27, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Critical Minerals
The relentless cycle of violence and exploitation in Eastern DRC is not just a regional issue but a glaring example of how global demands and local…
Blog • Jan 25, 2025
GoviEx Uranium Advances Muntanga Project with
Zambia’s Muntanga Project Highlights Robust Economics and Low Environmental Impact GoviEx Uranium, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, has released promising feasibility study results for its…
Iron Ore • Jan 24, 2025
How One Cyclone Could Send Shockwaves Through
The recent closure of Australia's major iron ore export ports due to Tropical Cyclone Sean underscores the fragility of global supply chains and the shortsightedness of…
Battery Metals • Jan 24, 2025
Ukraine, Russia and Lithium The Battle Shaping
The recent revelations about Russia’s potential control over Ukrainian lithium mines should serve as a wake-up call for Europe and the broader global community committed to…
Base Metals • Jan 24, 2025
The Global Nickel Supply Chain: Securing
Nickel is at the heart of a geopolitical tug-of-war, fueled by its essential role in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and broader energy transition goals. With global…
Rare Earths • Jan 21, 2025
Rare Earth Elements in Greenland: Geopolitics, Arctic
In a move that blends economic ambition with national security strategy, President Donald Trump’s suggestion to “purchase” Greenland has reignited longstanding U.S. interest in the Arctic…
Blog • Jan 18, 2025
Rio Tinto and Glencore’s Merger Talks Signal a Potential
The mining sector could be on the brink of a seismic shift as Rio Tinto and Glencore’s merger talks gain attention.
Blog • Jan 17, 2025
Exposing Fake Job Scams in Mining Recruitment
However, as digital recruitment grows and demand for skilled labor surges, the industry has also become a hotspot for fraudulent job postings. These fake jobs not…
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