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.

Battery Metals • Jan 29, 2021

Solar-to-battery storage system planned for

The first solar-to-battery storage facility in the area is moving for Grand Rapids. A 2-megawatt solar array and 1-megawatt energy storage battery were approved by the…

Coal • Jan 26, 2021

Investors Pressure SBI on Adani Mine Loan

India's largest bank's shareholders are posing questions over a planned loan to Adani Enterprises Ltd. to help finance the opening of the infamous Carmichael coal mine…

Base Metals • Jan 26, 2021

Minerals and metals demand recovery in 2021

A more favorable market climate can be seen by miners and metal producers in 2021, as almost all mineral and metal prices (except iron ore) are…

Battery Metals • Jan 23, 2021

China’s Rising Control Over Cobalt

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Coal • Jan 19, 2021

As more countries pledge zero emissions

TOKYO (Reuters) - Funding for coal ventures is drying up at ever rising rates as more countries are seeking zero carbon emissions in the middle of…

Coal • Jan 12, 2021

US coking coal relaxed amidst Biden Presidency

US mining industries anticipate Joe Biden's presidency to lift certain barriers to the coking coal sector, but there is optimism that more attractive business dynamics can…

Iron Ore • Jan 2, 2021

DNR, Mesabi Metallics seek mineral lease changes

Any big mineral lease improvements may be seen in a partly constructed and beleaguered iron ore mining project in Nashwauk, even though it skipped crucial deadlines…

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