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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.
Cabral Gold Inc. [CBR-TSXV, CBGZF-OTC] has adjusted the terms of its non-brokered private placement, now targeting $3.0 million in funding. This capital will drive exploration and…
Hydrogen-powered mining trucks, though currently overshadowed by diesel-battery hybrid and all-battery electric vehicles, are gradually making strides.
US Gold Corp. (Nasdaq: USAU) reached a pivotal milestone on Monday with the approval of its air quality permit by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality…
International action needed to address human rights abuses, criminal financing, and environmental harm linked to gold mining.
Boliden AB, one of Europe’s leading mining companies, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden and the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal…
Australian shares rose on Friday, buoyed by a rally in financial stocks, but ended the week slightly lower as mining stocks suffered sharp declines.
Ontario’s mining sector has received a significant boost with the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP), a government initiative designed to support early-stage exploration projects led by…
Despite a surge in gold prices, gold Equities have notably underperformed, raising questions about the factors contributing to this divergence.
The increase in platinum prices has driven renewed optimism in the mining industry, which could enhance demand for GB Holdings' products used extensively in mining operations.
Barite mining, also known as tiff mining, is fundamental to powering the global oil and gas industry, thanks to barite's unique properties. Barite, or "tiff," is…
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