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Mo Shine covers the geopolitics, logistics and diplomacy of critical-mineral extraction in the Global South, with a focus on how African statecraft shapes what investors and operators can actually build. He spent more than a decade in newspaper journalism, as sub-editor and executive editor, and has worked with Skillings since 2009. His current work tracks the Lobito Corridor and other Western-backed rail routes, and what they change for working capital, regional diplomacy and operator resilience across the Central African Copperbelt.
Global Uranium has initiated a comprehensive geophysical survey at the Northwest Athabasca (NWA) Joint Venture in northern Saskatchewan, marking a critical step in its winter exploration…
The copper price continues its bullish momentum, fueled by increasing concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on copper imports.
In a significant move towards sustainable resource development, the Tsay Keh Dene Nation (TKDN) has announced a strategic investment in Tersa Earth Innovations Inc., aiming to…
Macmahon Holdings has been awarded an underground mining services contract for the Poboya gold project in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The contract, granted by PT Citra Palu Minerals…
In a significant step toward becoming a dominant force in lithium production, Rio Tinto has finalized its $8.6 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium,
PDAC 2025 has emerged as a defining moment for the global mining industry, with critical minerals taking center stage at the world’s most influential resource sector…
The rapid evolution of sensing technology is transforming Proximity Detection Systems (PDS), equipping mining operations with smarter, more integrated safety solutions. According to Anton Lourens, CEO…
JP Morgan’s flagship sustainable fund offerings, heavily marketed to environmentally-conscious investors, are under scrutiny after revelations that more than £200 million from these funds has been…
Skillings Mining Review March 2025
As the global mining community prepares to gather for the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention next week, MacLean Engineering has announced a bold…
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