Metals
  • Gold$4,020.47/oz−1.22%
  • Silver$52.37/oz−3.40%
  • Platinum$1,482.61/oz−4.14%
  • Palladium$998.58/oz−2.26%
  • Copper$6.56/lb−1.69%
  • Aluminium$3,061/t−0.59%
  • Nickel$15,545/t−0.69%
  • Zinc$3,884/t+0.94%
  • Lead$1,903/t+0.52%
  • Lithium$14,415/t−3.98%
  • Cobalt$22.80/lb−0.22%
  • Uranium$90.29/lb+0.01%
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Minerals & Metals

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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.

Asia Pacific • Feb 28, 2025

L&T Minerals & Metals Secures Major EPC

L&T Minerals & Metals, a leading business vertical of Larsen & Toubro, has secured two significant contracts in the steel sector and alumina sector, reinforcing its…

Base Metals • Feb 27, 2025

Hydro & Rio Tinto Join Aluminium Decarbonization

In a landmark initiative toward aluminium decarbonization, Hydro and Rio Tinto have announced a strategic partnership to explore and develop carbon capture technologies for aluminium smelters.

Copper • Feb 26, 2025

Trade Shifts Reshape Transatlantic Copper

Copper Faces Tariff Threat Amid Rising U.S.-LME Premium The global copper market is bracing for significant disruptions as trade shifts reshape transatlantic pricing trends. The widening…

Gold • Feb 25, 2025

Equinox Gold- Calibre Mining Merge to Form

Equinox Gold- Calibre Mining have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating a diversified gold producer focused on the Americas. This all-stock transaction will see Equinox…

Battery Metals • Feb 25, 2025

Cobalt Stock Surges as Congo Bans Exports

Cobalt stock saw a sharp rise following the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) unexpected decision to halt cobalt exports for four months.

Base Metals • Feb 24, 2025

Why the U.S. Can’t Afford to Lose Canada’s

The U.S. aluminum industry is at a turning point. Once a global leader, the nation has seen its domestic production decline sharply, making it increasingly dependent…

Copper • Feb 20, 2025

Yukon Metals Expands Exploration at AZ Project

ukon Metals Corp. [CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF] has announced an ambitious 2025 exploration program for its AZ Project, a vast 11,755-hectare property located 36…

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