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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.
Capricorn Metals (ASX: CMM) has expanded its exploration footprint in Western Australia with the acquisition of the Mummaloo Project, a highly prospective gold site adjacent to…
The China steel industry 2025 continues to face uncertainty as its output declined by 1.7% in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of decline since its…
U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: USAU) is advancing its Keystone Project Nevada, a district-scale exploration initiative spanning 20 square miles in the gold-rich Cortez Trend.
Integral Metals Corp. has completed the Woods Creek acquisition, expanding its rare earth holdings in southwestern Montana.
China copper demand is playing a crucial role in stabilizing global copper markets, even as economic slowdowns and geopolitical tensions impact demand in other regions.
CLEVELAND—U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters, commonly known as lakers, transported 78.2 million tons of cargo in 2024, a decline of 3.9% compared to the previous year. This…
Mining giant Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) has launched a $254 million takeover bid for iron ore developer Red Hawk Resources (RHK), the operator of the Blacksmith…
Metso has signed an agreement with Mazoon Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), to supply advanced process equipment for their copper concentrator…
The recent closure of Australia's major iron ore export ports due to Tropical Cyclone Sean underscores the fragility of global supply chains and the shortsightedness of…
The recent revelations about Russia’s potential control over Ukrainian lithium mines should serve as a wake-up call for Europe and the broader global community committed to…
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