Search the Skillings archive
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.
As the global economy shifts toward decarbonization, copper demand is soaring, fueled by electrification and renewable energy initiatives. Against this backdrop, Kutcho Copper Corp. (TSX-V: KC;…
In a strategic mining acquisition, China’s Zijin Mining Group (OTC Pink:ZIJMF, SHA:601899) is in talks to acquire a 40% stake in Zangge Mining (SZSE:000408), a Chinese…
This move highlights Washington's increasing focus on securing critical mineral supply chains and countering a potential Chinese Rare Earths Acquisition.
India’s metal and mining industry is emerging as a rare bright spot in a global commodity market weighed down by stagnating volumes.
Cleveland – The Great Lakes iron ore trade experienced a challenging year in 2024, with shipments totaling 49.8 million tons—a 2.5% decline compared to 2023. December…
China has surged to become the world’s second-largest holder of China lithium reserves, now accounting for 16.5% of the global total, according to a report by…
Chile’s government has once again rejected an environmental permit for Andes Iron’s $2.5 billion Dominga mining project, reinforcing a stance initially taken in 2023.
The dramatic operation underscores the perils of rat hole mining, a dangerous and often illegal practice prevalent in the region.
The U.S. steel industry is bracing for potential upheaval after the Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel Corporation’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel in early January.
The stock of NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, gained momentum on news of a potential merger with state-owned Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL).…
Our newsletters on critical minerals, policy and the week’s deals, free through LinkedIn or by email.
Your privacy We use cookies that the site needs to work. With your permission we also use analytics cookies (Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) to see which stories are read and how the site is used, so we can improve it. We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data. Cookie Policy · Privacy Policy
Keep the site working and secure, and remember this choice. Always on.
Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity: which pages are read, how readers move through the site, and where it is hard to use. Clarity can record how a page is scrolled and clicked; it masks what you type.
