Africa • Aug 20, 2025
IU Invest Moves Into DRC Mining
IU Invest acquires majority of Critical Metals, taking control of DRC’s Molulu copper-cobalt project. A Western challenge to China’s mining dominance.
Minerals & Metals
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.
Battery Metals • Aug 19, 2025
Mid-Tier Miners Are Selling Tomorrow’s Revenue
Mid-tier mining finance is shifting to streaming and royalties, forcing miners to trade future revenues for survival in the battery metals boom.
Copper • Aug 18, 2025
From Scrap Copper Theft to Rising Rebuild Costs
Mining equipment parts cost 2025 is climbing fast as US copper tariffs drive up rebuild kits, wiring harnesses, and aftermarket expenses.
Copper • Aug 16, 2025
Cobre Panama: Where $300M in Equipment Waits
Copper shipments halted, $300M in idle machinery, and $13M monthly just to keep the jungle from claiming it all.
Critical Minerals • Aug 14, 2025
How Shadow Mining Empires Are Quietly
Shadow mining empires operate in plain sight. From Congo’s coltan to Indonesia’s gold, illicit minerals are laundered midstream into global markets.
Base Metals • Aug 13, 2025
Bailout Without a Plan? The Missed Chances in
The Nyrstar bailout Australia saves jobs but risks locking in outdated smelting capacity.
Asia Pacific • Aug 12, 2025
Inside the CATL Lithium Mine Halt: How a Licence Lapse
CATL Lithium Mine Closure Tightens Supply, Lifts Prices
Exploration & Discovery • Aug 12, 2025
Madhya Pradesh Gold Mine Discovery Could Shift
Key Takeaways GSI confirms gold-bearing soil in Mahgawan Keolari, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Discovery could influence global gold supply and reduce India’s import reliance. Potential reserves span…
Critical Minerals • Aug 11, 2025
Brook Mine: How a Wyoming Rare Earth Mine
Key Takeaways Brook Mine is the first new U.S. rare earth mine in 70 years, located in Wyoming. Estimated reserves of 1.7 million tons of rare…
Gold • Aug 9, 2025
Gold Bar Tariffs Shake Global Markets as U.S
Key Takeaways U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that 1 kg and 100 oz gold bars are subject to a 39% tariff. The decision caught the…
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