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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.
A new device has been developed by Australian engineers, offering a more cost-effective solution for seafloor testing in offshore environments. which represents a notable breakthrough in…
International Seabed Authority (ISA) is currently negotiating final regulations for deep-sea mining, impacting both ocean ecosystems and the clean energy sector.
BHP Group is exploring the possibility of partnering with Lundin Mining Corp to make a joint bid for Filo Corp, a mining company that specializes in…
Local opposition and environmental considerations: A proposed lithium mine in Covas do Barroso, Portugal, has ignited strong opposition from the local community and environmental activists. The…
According to sources familiar with the matter, Anglo American PLC, has taken steps to sell its coal assets by enlisting the help of financial advisors. This…
Newmont Corporation's path to recovery is hindered by various challenges in the market. Newmont Corporation is facing challenges in its recovery despite making strategic acquisitions and…
Shandong Province has announced plans to make a significant investment of $14 billion in the lithium battery industry by 2025.
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. has recently reported a strong performance in the second quarter, along with some significant strategic developments.
Uranium Mining Giant GoviEx Uranium Inc. announced that the Government of the Republic of Niger has revoked its rights to the perimeter of the Madaouela mining…
Iron ore prices have experienced a notable upturn, reaching their highest point in a month.
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