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  • Copper$6.48/lb0.00%
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  • Nickel$15,870/t+0.13%
  • Zinc$3,744/t−0.09%
  • Lead$1,895/t−0.49%
  • Lithium$14,542/t−0.04%
  • Cobalt$23.11/lb0.00%
  • Uranium$90.10/lb+0.02%
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Exploration & Discovery

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Mineral exploration and discovery form the backbone of the mining industry. This section covers cutting-edge methods and global efforts to locate untapped mineral reserves. From geophysical surveys and remote sensing to field mapping and exploratory drilling, Skillings offers timely updates on the evolving science and strategy behind finding the next big deposit.

Whether it’s gold in South America, lithium in Australia, or rare earths in Africa, we track the companies, technologies, and geological breakthroughs shaping tomorrow’s resource supply. With expert interviews, on-ground reports, and data-driven insights, this category serves as a vital hub for prospectors, investors, geologists, and mining professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve in mineral discovery.

Exploration & Discovery • Feb 13, 2023

Exploring the Perception of Poor Quality Iron

In recent years, Japan's reputation as one of the world's leading iron ore importers has taken a hit. Poor quality iron ore exports to the country's…

Exploration & Discovery • Feb 11, 2023

Exploring Career Paths: Can Mining Engineers

The mining and oil industries share a number of similarities, including the need for natural resources and the use of complex processes to extract those resources.…

Exploration & Discovery • Feb 9, 2023

Canada’s REE industry: Exploring the Potential

The United States, in particular, has been searching for alternative sources of REEs after relying heavily on imports from China. This has led to an increase…

Exploration & Discovery • Feb 4, 2023

Exploring the Desire for Mining Job Revival in

The mining industry has seen a significant decline in the number of mining jobs in the US in recent decades, leading to a growing demand for…

Exploration & Discovery • Feb 2, 2023

Exploring the Challenges in US Rare Earth

As the demand for rare earth metals continues to rise, the rare earth metal mining industry is facing new challenges. One of the biggest challenges is…

Exploration & Discovery • Jan 30, 2023

Exploring the Rare Mineral Resources of the

In recent years, the mining industry in the United States has seen a resurgence in interest as new technologies have made it possible to extract valuable…

Exploration & Discovery • Jan 24, 2023

Exploring the State of Employment and Wages in

The mining industry is a vital sector of the global economy, providing the raw materials necessary for construction, manufacturing, and energy production. However, the industry is…

Battery Metals • Dec 31, 2022

RC Infill Drilling Completed at Burke Graphite Deposit

Lithium Energy Limited recently released an update about the RC Infill drilling program at the company’s highly prospective 100%-owned Burke Graphite Project located in Queensland, Australia.

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