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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.
Mineral Resources Ltd., a leading Australian mining company, has launched an internal investigation into payments made to its founder and managing director, Chris Ellison, following revelations…
Non-Blinding Aggregate Screens enhance mining efficiency with self-cleaning technology, reducing downtime and boosting productivity.
South Africa's coal industry faces pressure to reduce prices in response to a proposed 36.15% electricity tariff hike by Eskom. Energy adviser Silas Zimu urges coal…
US Gold Corp advances its CK Gold Project in Wyoming with engineering optimizations to enhance profitability amid rising gold, copper, and silver prices.
Discover how Rio Tinto navigates rising costs and operational challenges to achieve steady growth in iron ore, bauxite, and lithium production. Learn about their strategic initiatives,…
A South African gold mine optimized resource recovery by reprocessing gold-bearing slurry using Grindex Bravo 500 pumps. These heavy-duty pumps effectively handled high-density slurries, ensuring efficient…
Discover Kenya's bold shift in mining policy as the country restricts raw mineral exports to boost local processing, create jobs, and capture more revenue. Learn about…
Copper prices surged in September but corrected in October due to easing supply chain concerns and uncertainty around China's stimulus. This article analyzes copper's price volatility,…
Twelve tourists were rescued after a six-hour ordeal trapped 1,000 feet underground at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado, following an elevator malfunction.
Nokia Bell Labs and Vale implement a cognitive monitoring network to enhance mining safety, performance, and reliability. Learn more about the benefits of this collaboration.
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