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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.
Exploring Mark Munroe's call for gender equality in South Africa's mining sector, highlighting the importance of inclusive policies and technological advancements in empowering women.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has committed $20 million to Electra Battery Materials Corp. to establish North America's first battery-grade cobalt refinery.
In the aftermath of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, held in Zimbabwe on August 17, 2024, the Zimbabwean government provided a comprehensive overview…
Recent Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surveys have significantly boosted the potential of Summit Minerals Limited's Equador and Juazheirinho Niobium Projects in northeast Brazil
The strike at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile has entered its third day, significantly impacting global copper prices.
In the southwest of Turkey lies Saklikent Gorge, a stunning natural wonder often referred to as the "Hidden Valley." This site has recently gained attention for…
Johannesburg, often referred to as the "City of Gold," has a long history of gold mining, which has left behind vast mine dumps. These dumps are…
Recent scientific findings suggest that Crawford Lake in Ontario, Canada, may serve as the starting point for a new geological epoch known as the Anthropocene.
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," is under siege from illegal mining operations targeting precious minerals essential for green energy…
Zambia's proposed minerals regulation law has drawn significant criticism from the mining sector, with industry stakeholders warning it could severely hamper investment and undermine the country's…
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