Metals
  • Gold$4,039.96/oz−0.74%
  • Silver$53.20/oz−1.87%
  • Platinum$1,522.04/oz−1.59%
  • Palladium$1,007.00/oz−1.43%
  • Copper$6.63/lb−0.64%
  • Aluminium$3,078/t−0.03%
  • Nickel$15,701/t+0.31%
  • Zinc$3,863/t+0.39%
  • Lead$1,900/t+0.35%
  • Lithium$15,013/t0.00%
  • Cobalt$22.80/lb−0.22%
  • Uranium$90.28/lb0.00%
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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.

Coal • Jan 7, 2025

Global Coal Demand Hits Record in 2024

Global coal demand is expected to plateau in the coming years after reaching a record high in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Coal…

Processing & Smelting • Jan 6, 2025

Mining Waste Recycling: Phoenix Tailings’

As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, the demand for critical metals like copper, nickel, and rare earth elements is skyrocketing. These materials power wind…

Gold • Jan 4, 2025

Gold Price Today Dips as Traders Eye Key U.S

Gold price today fell by 0.3% to $2,654 an ounce on Friday as traders awaited crucial U.S. economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest…

Critical Minerals • Jan 4, 2025

Biden Administration Grants Permit for

In a significant move to enhance U.S. critical minerals production, the Biden administration has granted the final mining permit for the Perpetua Resources Stibnite project in…

Copper • Jan 3, 2025

KoBold Metals Funding: $537 Million Raised by

Discover how KoBold Metals funding of $537 million, backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is revolutionizing critical mineral exploration with AI-driven mining technologies and reshaping…

Iron Ore • Jan 1, 2025

Iron Ore Prices Plummet Over 15% in 2024 Amid

Iron ore prices closed 2024 with a steep decline of over 15%, driven by elevated portside inventories in China and sluggish demand. The downturn underscores mounting…

Copper • Dec 31, 2024

Cordoba Minerals Bridge Financing Secures $10M

Cordoba Minerals Corp. [TSXV: CDB; OTCQB: CDBMF] has arranged $10 million in Cordoba Minerals bridge financing with affiliates of its joint venture partner, JCHX Mining Management…

Battery Metals • Dec 31, 2024

Lithium Battery Recycling: Economics & Tech

The relentless surge in global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and portable electronics has catapulted lithium-ion battery recycling into the center of industrial innovation and environmental…

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