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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.
Coal plant decommissioning campaigns may be won or lost by cutting off insurance coverage. Insurance firms have imposed limits on coal project underwriting, making it more…
Sudan Gold Production Policies Post-Coup Sudan's permission for private merchants to export gold as a countermeasure to smuggling may come under attack after yesterday's coup, directly…
The Twin Metals Project has been halted and is now in jeopardy due to a new study on nonferrous mining in the US Iron Range. On…
According to RHI Magnesita, steel and industrial demand remained robust in the September quarter. Raw material assets and refractory facilities ran at high capacity and an…
Despite possessing all the necessary components for lithium-ion batteries, Canadians lack access to EV cell and component manufacturing: nickel, cobalt, lithium, and graphite. Canada also only…
Due to record production at the Guanacevi mine, Endeavour Silver Corporation produced 2.1 million silver equivalent ounces in the third quarter, a 22 percent increase over…
Reuters reports that a fire at Transnet's government-owned Richards Bay Bulk Terminal, which handles South Africa's thermal coal exports, may lead to more disruptions. A Transnet…
The Bergby Lithium Project in Sweden, operated by United Lithium Corp., has released the findings of their boulder train mapping and sampling program. A region west…
The backbone of the mining industry: mining value chain covers everything from harvesting raw material to delivering goods to consumers. Companies that effectively manage their value…
A total of 22 percent of coal mines in Shanxi Province, China's coal-producing region, were recently forced to cease operations owing to serious safety concerns. According…
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