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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 Tin Heavy Equipment Demand Surges in Middle East and Africa Marketplace-E, the company’s online auction podium for surplus heavy equipment, has increased year over year,…
EXPLORATION Lao Minerals Starts Iron Feasibility Study in Xaysomboun According to RFA, a Chinese company has signed an agreement with the Xaysomboun province in central Laos…
FINANCE Nevada Mining Produces $8.1B in 2019 — A Western U.S. Treasure There have been massive metal finds and staking rushes west of the Mississippi in…
FINANCE Polymet Air Permits Face Mixed Ruling Over Ore Recovery Claims On the one side, on Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned the ruling of a…
COMPANY NEWS Illegal Gold Mine Blast Kills Three Miners in Colombia Illegal gold mining in Colombia claimed three lives after a deadly explosion at the El…
FINANCE Cross-Border M&A Hits $1.01B in Q4 Led by Nickel Mines As per the GlobalData’s deals database, total metals and mining industry cross border M A…
Coal India Limited (CIL) is all punched up to step into non-coal mining areas as well as make considerable clean technology investments in 2021 after dry…
Once drilling permits have been approved, the company's ongoing drilling program at the Greater Falun Project will extend to include Sala. After securing the tenure of…
As unprecedented demand from China counteracted government demands for deep cuts in the country's steel production, iron ore prices began the new year with a bang…
Flat-rolled steel prices ended at an unprecedented high in 2020, an almost unlikely turnaround which was an incredible low seen in the spring when the U.S.…
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