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The week ending June 19, 2026, has marked a definitive shift in the global critical minerals landscape, characterized by aggressive jurisdictional pivots and a recalibration of…
As the mid-point of 2026 approaches, the global mining sector is no longer just a story of "digging holes in the ground." It has evolved into…
EXPLORATION Rare Earths Supply Chain Faces 2026 Chokepoint — Strategic Shield Builds By Penny Langford The global rare earths market enters 2026 at a critical juncture,…
EXPLORATION Lithium Price Forecast 2026: Key Drivers and Risks Revealed By Penny Langford The global lithium market has entered a pivotal transition in mid-2026. Following the…
As the global computing landscape undergoes a structural shift toward generative artificial intelligence, the physical infrastructure supporting this digital leap has become increasingly mineral-intensive. In 2026,…
The era of voluntary sustainability reporting in the mining sector has effectively ended. As we move through 2026, the transition to "ESG 2.0" has shifted environmental,…
The global mining industry is entering a period of structural misalignment as the 2026 copper market faces a projected deficit exceeding 400,000 tonnes. While the energy…
Iron ore trade rose in May. Total shipments reached 5.4 million tons. This volume grew 8.4 percent. The growth beat the five-year average. Steel demand remains…
The intersection of artificial intelligence and global energy demand has ceased to be a Silicon Valley theoretical. As of June 10, 2026, it is the primary…
The narrative surrounding the global energy transition has shifted from resource scarcity to processing efficiency. As of mid-2026, the lithium industry is no longer defined by…
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