Blog • Nov 13, 2024
Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High
Global carbon emissions are projected to reach an unprecedented 41.6 billion metric tons this year, according to a report by the Global Carbon Budget presented at…
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.
Blog • Nov 12, 2024
Trump Taps Former Rep. Lee Zeldin for EPA
In a move that underscores President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to reversing environmental regulations and promoting energy independence, former New York congressman Lee Zeldin has been nominated…
Blog • Nov 11, 2024
Chile’s Codelco Reports Production Uptick as
Chile’s state-owned copper giant, Codelco, reported a 5.2% increase in copper production in September, providing a much-needed lift after hitting a low point earlier in 2023.
Base Metals • Nov 9, 2024
China Opens Copper Blending Sector to Private Firms
China has issued new licenses allowing private firms to copper blending domestically, addressing critical supply shortages for its expanding smelting sector.
Africa • Nov 7, 2024
Namibia’s NEFF Party Pledges to Nationalize
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) have announced a bold agenda to nationalize the country's mining and oil industries if elected, aiming to redirect profits toward…
Iron Ore • Nov 6, 2024
U.S. Steel Industry Braces for Election Impact Amid
As votes are cast and counted, the U.S. steel industry closely watches this consequential election, knowing that each candidate’s policies could reshape the sector’s economic and…
Drilling & Blasting • Nov 5, 2024
Titan Minerals Launches 10
Lima, Peru — Titan Minerals Ltd. has launched an ambitious 10,000-meter diamond drilling program at its flagship Dynasty Gold Project in southern Ecuador. The company is…
Battery Metals • Nov 4, 2024
China’s Lithium Battery Sector Shifts Focus to
ESS batteries are driving significant growth in China’s lithium battery industry, as top manufacturers like CATL and EVE Energy pivot to energy storage systems to counter…
Blog • Nov 2, 2024
Gold Surges to Record Highs Ahead of U.S
Discover how gold prices have surged to record highs ahead of the pivotal U.S. election, with analysts predicting contrasting futures for the precious metal under potential…
Blog • Nov 1, 2024
Mining Leaders Optimistic on Sustainability
ABB's latest global report, “Mining’s Moment,” highlights an industry at a pivotal juncture: balancing the rising demand for mineral resources vital to the green energy transition…
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