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From copper and cobalt to rare earths and lithium, the minerals and metals that power modern life are at the heart of global mining. This section tracks production volumes, market prices, trade flows, and geopolitical shifts impacting the extraction and distribution of key resources. We spotlight battery metals, base metals, precious metals, and everything in between — along with the technologies and policies reshaping their supply chains. Whether you’re a trader, analyst, or enthusiast, stay informed with timely updates and expert commentary on minerals and metals in mining.
August 28, 2025 | Mumbai Tata Steel Ltd. has pumped ₹3,100 crore into its Singapore-based holding arm, T Steel Holdings (TSHP), as the company braces for…
From Panama to Namibia, governments are rewriting the rules of mining, challenging decades of liberalized investment. Resource nationalism—policies that extend state influence over taxes, ownership, exports,…
Silver prices surged 33% in 2025, hitting 14-year highs. Supply deficits and solar demand fuel the rally—can silver keep outperforming gold?
Gold mining in the Black Hills reignites debate over treaties, cyanide leaching, and Trump’s “fifth face” at Mount Rushmore.
US DoI draft 2025 Critical Minerals List adds copper, potash, silver. What it means for supply chains, retailers, and national security.
Coal jobs in August 2025 shift to safety roles in the U.S. and off-pit services in Queensland, as grants and infrastructure drive hiring.
ADB approves $410m for Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan, set to be world’s 5th largest copper producer by 2028.
Energy Fuels dysprosium oxide production at 99.9% purity marks a U.S. first. White Mesa Mill’s milestone reshapes America’s rare earth supply chain.
Marimaca Copper to acquire a $2.5M sulfuric acid plant in Chile, targeting 30% lower costs and stronger copper project economics.
Trump meets Rio Tinto & BHP chiefs as U.S. court halts Resolution Copper. What it means for mining, investors, and U.S. mineral security.
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