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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.
Discover how the Biden administration's final push for Greenland mining investment aims to secure critical minerals, boost global energy transition, and counter China's market dominance.
Infrastructure investment and protectionist trade policies set to spur volatility, opportunities in 2025 As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, the industrial…
Hot rolled coil (HRC) demand surges as Europe's green steel strategy and U.S. tariff policies reshape the global steel market for investors and manufacturers.
The Russia-Ukraine war has already reshaped global geopolitics, but the tacit approval of long-range missile use by Western allies signals a perilous escalation.
Cybersecurity challenges in mining are compounded by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT).
Antimony, a critical mineral for weapons and renewable energy, is gaining attention from the mining industry, with Alaska positioned as a potential key player.
MELBOURNE—Australian lithium producer Sayona Mining (SYA.AX) has announced plans to acquire U.S.-based Piedmont Lithium (PLL.O) in an all-stock transaction aimed at streamlining their joint operations and…
Metso, has rebranded its Planet Positive portfolio to Metso Plus, emphasizing a deeper commitment to customer-focused, sustainability-driven solutions.
Deep-sea mining could jeopardize more than $560 billion in annual export revenues from terrestrial mining, a new report from financial think tank Planet Tracker argues. The…
As the global emphasis on low-carbon energy grows, uranium—the key fuel for nuclear power—is experiencing a notable resurgence. Canada, with its world-class uranium reserves, is now…
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