Metals
  • Gold$4,070.17/oz+0.23%
  • Silver$54.21/oz−0.40%
  • Platinum$1,546.58/oz+0.43%
  • Palladium$1,021.65/oz−1.39%
  • Copper$6.67/lb+0.74%
  • Aluminium$3,079/t−0.72%
  • Nickel$15,653/t+0.33%
  • Zinc$3,848/t+0.82%
  • Lead$1,893/t−1.57%
  • Lithium$15,013/t+0.70%
  • Cobalt$22.85/lb0.00%
  • Uranium$90.28/lb+0.43%
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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.

Exploration & Discovery • Oct 1, 2024

Laurion Mineral Exploration to Expand

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Copper • Sep 28, 2024

Schneider Electric, Glencore partner to

Schneider Electric partners with Glencore to transform the copper supply chain and improve decarbonization efforts, addressing soaring demand while enhancing circularity and sustainability.

Gold • Sep 28, 2024

Gold Stocks Forge Higher | GoldSeek

The gold miners’ stocks are forging higher, just achieving their best levels in four years.  While advancing, their upside progress has certainly been labored.  Given gold’s…

Critical Minerals • Sep 27, 2024

A Strategic Partnership for Canada’s Critical

In a significant move towards ensuring Canada’s self-reliance in critical minerals, Defense Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).

Copper • Sep 27, 2024

New Anomalies Identified at Historic Mt Gordon

True North Copper has taken significant steps in its exploration efforts at the Mt Oxide project in Queensland, identifying multiple new and highly prospective copper targets.…

Battery Metals • Sep 25, 2024

Core Lithium’s BP33 Ore Reserves Surge 223%

Core Lithium has announced a significant increase in the total ore reserve at its BP33 lithium project, rising by an impressive 223%. This increase provides a…

Africa • Sep 24, 2024

Alpha Petroleum Secures Landmark $200M Diamond

Offshore mining project expected to deliver up to 60,000 carats annually, solidifying Namibia’s role as a top diamond producer. Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian-based Alpha Petroleum has…

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