Metals
  • Gold$3,993.62/oz0.00%
  • Silver$53.90/oz+0.02%
  • Platinum$1,552.00/oz0.00%
  • Palladium$1,046.50/oz0.00%
  • Copper$6.48/lb0.00%
  • Aluminium$3,047/t+0.01%
  • 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 • Jan 8, 2026

How to Start a Junior Mining Company

A practical 2026 guide to start a junior mining company—from claims and permits to funding, critical minerals, and exploration reality.

Exploration & Discovery • Jan 4, 2026

Venezuela’s Resource Paradox: Why the World’s

Venezuela mineral resources include gold, iron ore, lithium, and rare earths—but sanctions, instability, and weak institutions keep them locked out of global markets.

Exploration & Discovery • Dec 26, 2025

AVIRIS-5 Sensor Brings a New Approach to

The AVIRIS-5 sensor, developed by NASA, is helping scientists and industry experts identify important mineral resources by observing the Earth from high above, offering a smarter…

Exploration & Discovery • Dec 2, 2025

Iran Gold Mining Expands as Major New Deposit

Iran gold mining expands with a major Shadan discovery, adding new reserves and boosting national production capacity amid economic pressures.

Exploration & Discovery • Oct 31, 2025

Botswana Pink Diamond Discovery Stuns

A 37.4-carat Botswana pink diamond from Karowe Mine amazes experts with its rare two-tone formation and geological origin.

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