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Global industrial supply chains are undergoing a structural realignment as governments and operators confront the deep vulnerabilities inherent in critical mineral sourcing. Rare earth elements (REEs),…
Autonomous mining technology in 2026 has transitioned from capital-intensive pilot programs into the operational backbone of modern resource extraction. The convergence of mature autonomous haulage systems…
The global mining sector has crossed a definitive threshold where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is no longer a voluntary public relations exercise or an…
By Sonny Rollins Published by Skillings Mining Intelligence SASKATOON / SEOUL : Cameco Corporation has finalized a major 10-year uranium supply agreement with Korea Hydro &…
LAS VEGAS : MP Materials Corp. has advanced its multi-phased industrial transformation at the Mountain Pass rare earth mine and processing facility in San Bernardino County,…
The historic Mesabi Iron Range is on the brink of a major milestone. Mesabi Metallics’ greenfield DR-grade iron ore mine and processing plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota,…
Construction activity at Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nevada, has entered a decisive execution phase. With on-site employment having surpassed 1,300 workers and…
ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND : FireFly Metals has expanded the high-grade profile of its flagship Green Bay copper-gold project in Newfoundland, reporting a standout underground drill intercept…
By Penny Langford | Published: August 3, 2026 Stelar Metals has secured A$2.6 million in fresh capital through a single-tranche share placement, providing the financial runway…
By Penny Langford | August 5, 2026 New York copper futures surged to a fresh historic high on August 5, 2026, as aggressive U.S. stockpiling ahead…
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