Base Metals • Jan 9, 2026
Best Metal to Mine for Money in 2026: Lithium vs. Copper
Look, if you're sitting there with a geology degree wondering what the best metal to mine for money in 2026 really is, you've come to the…
Base Metals
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Base Metals • Jan 6, 2026
Rare Earths, Nickel, & Silver: The 2026 Salary
Mining salaries are surging in 2026. See real pay ranges for rare earth, nickel, and silver specialists as the energy transition reshapes mining careers.
Africa • Dec 30, 2025
Copper Supply Deficit: Why AI Power Demand Is
Copper supply deficit dynamics are coming to a head in 2026, as artificial intelligence infrastructure demand collides with a mining industry struggling to expand production. While…
Base Metals • Dec 19, 2025
Cam Copper Diamond Drill Program Signals New
Cam Copper diamond drill program begins as Northstar Gold targets high-grade copper mineralization at its historic Cam Copper Mine in Ontario.
Base Metals • Dec 16, 2025
Pan Pacific Copper Stakes in Peruvian Mine
Pan Pacific Copper stakes in Peru’s Quechua copper project are sold to Glencore as JX Advanced Metals reshapes its upstream mining portfolio.
Base Metals • Dec 16, 2025
Critical Mineral Refinery Initiatives Gain
Critical mineral refinery projects gain momentum as the US expands mining deals and Korea Zinc considers a US-based processing joint venture.
Base Metals • Dec 15, 2025
Fortescue Future Industries Pushes Deeper into
Fortescue Future Industries deepens its copper strategy by buying Alta Copper’s remaining stake for $101 million, strengthening its move beyond iron ore.
Base Metals • Dec 13, 2025
Jiangxi Copper Extends $1.13 Billion Takeover
Jiangxi Copper increases its takeover offer for SolGold to $1.13 billion, highlighting rising global competition for strategic copper and gold assets.
Base Metals • Dec 12, 2025
Chile Mining Investment Forecast Rises Sharply
Chile mining investment forecast rises to $104.5B through 2034, driven by copper and lithium projects from Codelco, BHP, and Collahuasi.
Base Metals • Dec 8, 2025
Copper Prices Hit Record Highs as Supply Tightens and
Copper prices hit record highs as supply tightens, inventories fall, and global electrification drives demand. Analysts warn of volatility amid deepening shortages.
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