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.

Critical Minerals • Dec 16, 2025

Critical Mineral Refinery Initiatives Gain

Critical mineral refinery projects gain momentum as the US expands mining deals and Korea Zinc considers a US-based processing joint venture.

Asia Pacific • Dec 15, 2025

China Coal Job Losses Rise as Energy

China coal job losses are rising as mine closures, consolidation, and energy transition policies reshape employment across mining-dependent regions.

Copper • Dec 13, 2025

Jiangxi Copper Extends $1.13 Billion Takeover

Jiangxi Copper increases its takeover offer for SolGold to $1.13 billion, highlighting rising global competition for strategic copper and gold assets.

Coal • Dec 12, 2025

Coal Mining Ban Turns Into a Lifeline

Coal mining ban boosts the Kopili Hydel Project as acidity drops, water quality improves, and hydropower stabilises across Assam and Meghalaya.

Asia Pacific • Dec 11, 2025

Indonesia Forest Mining Regulation: Heavier

Indonesia forest mining regulation brings strict penalties for illegal mining, enhancing enforcement and supporting long-term forest protection.

Africa • Dec 10, 2025

Glencore Cobalt Shipment: First Cargo under

DRC approves the first Glencore cobalt shipment under its new quota regime, easing supply pressure and influencing global cobalt prices after months of disruption.

Copper • Dec 8, 2025

Copper Prices Hit Record Highs as Supply Tightens and

Copper prices hit record highs as supply tightens, inventories fall, and global electrification drives demand. Analysts warn of volatility amid deepening shortages.