Gold margins soar in 2026 despite rising AISC fuel and acid costs
As we move into the second half of 2026, the global mining sector faces a paradoxical cost environment. While headline inflation has moderated in many developed…
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As we move into the second half of 2026, the global mining sector faces a paradoxical cost environment. While headline inflation has moderated in many developed…
The global battery supply chain is facing an unforeseen "invisible" bottleneck that is rapidly redrawing the cost curves for critical minerals. While much of the industry’s…
For decades, silver has operated under the shadow of its more expensive sibling, gold. While gold remains the ultimate sovereign reserve asset, the silver market is…
Subhead: A mid-year briefing on capital discipline, policy risk, and the commodity signals that matter most to operators, investors, and decision-makers. Macro Summary: Investment trends and…
The global mining sector is currently navigating a paradox. While the demand for critical minerals: copper, lithium, and uranium: is forecasted to reach unprecedented levels by…
The global mining sector enters the second half of 2026 facing a paradox: commodity demand forecasts for the energy transition remain at historic highs, yet a…
Market Valuations, The Royalty Pivot, and the Nuclear-Copper Nexus Macro Summary The global mining sector is navigating a period of profound structural realignment. As we move…
JOHANNESBURG : Petra Diamonds has announced the immediate closure of its Finsch diamond mine in South Africa, placing the asset into a formal "business rescue" process…
The global mining industry has reached a critical inflection point in 2026. What was once the exclusive domain of Tier-1 majors in the Pilbara or the…
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