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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.
Barite mining, also known as tiff mining, is fundamental to powering the global oil and gas industry, thanks to barite's unique properties. Barite, or "tiff," is…
China has issued new licenses allowing private firms to copper blending domestically, addressing critical supply shortages for its expanding smelting sector.
Trump energy policies reshape U.S. energy landscape, prioritizing fossil fuels while challenging renewable growth and raising environmental concerns.
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) showed a substantial 3.45% decline from October to November, continuing its downward trend. After a brief rise in September, nickel…
As votes are cast and counted, the U.S. steel industry closely watches this consequential election, knowing that each candidate’s policies could reshape the sector’s economic and…
Melbourne, Australia — St Barbara Ltd. announced on Tuesday an ambitious plan to raise up to A$110 million to fast-track its Simberi gold mining operation in…
Lima, Peru — Titan Minerals Ltd. has launched an ambitious 10,000-meter diamond drilling program at its flagship Dynasty Gold Project in southern Ecuador. The company is…
Coal stakes are central to Anglo American’s ambitious overhaul, as the company has agreed to divest its 33.3% interest in Jellinbah Group, an Australian coal mining…
ESS batteries are driving significant growth in China’s lithium battery industry, as top manufacturers like CATL and EVE Energy pivot to energy storage systems to counter…
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