Metals
  • Gold$3,993.62/oz0.00%
  • Silver$53.90/oz+0.02%
  • Platinum$1,552.00/oz0.00%
  • Palladium$1,046.50/oz0.00%
  • Copper$6.48/lb0.00%
  • Aluminium$3,047/t+0.01%
  • Nickel$15,870/t+0.13%
  • Zinc$3,744/t−0.09%
  • Lead$1,895/t−0.49%
  • Lithium$14,542/t−0.04%
  • Cobalt$23.11/lb0.00%
  • Uranium$90.10/lb+0.02%
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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.

Iron Ore • Aug 31, 2022

Iron Ore in the Marketplace

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Base Metals • Aug 25, 2022

Capstone Mining: Recent project developments

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Battery Metals • Aug 23, 2022

Albemarle Intends to Double Lithium Supply at

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, intends to more than double output at its Silver Peak facility in Nevada, US over the next five years in…

Coal • Aug 22, 2022

Energy Crisis Bolsters Coal Demand

Global coal demand is soaring because of high natural gas prices – a phenomenon which has intensified gas-to-coal switching in many countries.

Critical Minerals • Aug 16, 2022

China’s Critical Minerals Strategy

The world is facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to sourcing critical minerals that will enable the transition to the green economy.

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