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…
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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…
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 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…
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…
Skillings Mining Review January 2025
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 prices closed 2024 with a steep decline of over 15%, driven by elevated portside inventories in China and sluggish demand. The downturn underscores mounting…
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…
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…
Graphite Creek Project advances as Graphite One raises $4.78M in private placement to develop Alaska’s largest graphite deposit for EV battery anode materials.
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