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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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 11, 2022

Pacific Ocean Clarion-Clipperton Zone Archives

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Base Metals • Aug 9, 2022

Copper price: on the road to recovery

Copper prices are expected to rise by the end of 2022 at an average of 9,570 USD per Ton, 9,580 USD per Ton by 2023, and…

Battery Metals • Aug 8, 2022

Exciting Lithium Projects in Canada

In the backdrop of the increasing push toward electric vehicles, there have been a series of exciting developments for lithium projects in Canada. Given the country’s…

Iron Ore • Aug 3, 2022

Iron Ore Price To Dip 27% by Year-end

Concern over the Covid-19 outbreak in China has caused the iron ore price to plummet last week. Concern over the Covid-19 outbreak in China has caused…

Iron Ore • Aug 2, 2022

The fall of Iron ore prices

As of July 2022, the price of iron ore is at 119.00USD. According to Commonwealth Bank of Australia or ASX:CBA, the iron ore price is expected…

Battery Metals • Jul 27, 2022

India Set to Explore Battery Swapping

India is poised to explore swappable batteries as a potential solution that will eventually encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. The country’s vehicle market predominantly consists…

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