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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.
Skillings Mining Review August 2024: our cover feature, Environmental Impacts of Iron Ore Mining, looks beyond emissions to water, tailings, biodiversity, and haulage—plus the technologies and…
Exploring the Shift Towards Sustainability in Energy Management and Renewable Energy Use in U.S. Mining With more businesses embracing energy management techniques and renewable energy sources,…
BHP's Spence copper mine in Chile has reached a significant milestone by becoming fully autonomous, marking a new era in mining operations.
Jiangsu Delong Nickel Industry Co., one of the world's largest stainless steel producers, is facing bankruptcy reorganization due to severe financial distress.
Simandou Iron Ore Project: A Transformative Leap Towards Decarbonization and Economic Growth in Guinea The Simandou iron ore project, one of the world's largest and most…
China Kazakhstan Critical Minerals Investment: Securing the EV Supply Chain | Skillings China is intensifying its focus on Kazakhstan. The reason is straightforward: Kazakhstan holds critical…
Thousands of Serbian citizens took to the streets on Monday to protest against Rio Tinto's proposed lithium mining project in the western region of Jadar.
Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy Solution, have submitted proposals to develop the lithium-rich Altoandinos salt flats in Chile's Atacama region.
Sovereign Metals Ltd has announced the successful completion of a dry mining trial, which was marked by the excavation of a test pit as part of…
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at…
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