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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.
Professionals from the globally-renowned Virginia Tech headed by William Hopkins and Robert Bodnar were gathered together recently by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine…
The Geosciences and Drilling Services Department at KGHM - Robinson is looking for Junior Geologist Geosciences under its technical services. The successful applicant will be assigned…
The iron ore market has opted to concentrate on China’s efforts to stimulate its property sector rather than on the rising issues over the potential economic…
Mineral Resources is trying to attract hundreds of mining workers from New Zealand to Australia.
Copper has lost its gains this year as inflation, interest rates, and energy costs continue to rise. The red metal's short-term demand outlook remains bleak owing…
The prospect is part of the Company’s flagship Forrestania Project which is being explored for potentially significant lithium, gold, and nickel discoveries.
Under a proposal supported by the Palaszczuk Government's ‘Invested in Queensland’ program, modern technology will breathe a new lease of life into what was once the…
The efforts of the International Energy Agency (IEA) towards the pursuit of a low-carbon future outlined in the Paris Agreement is nudging Australian companies to try…
When it comes to mining, especially coal mines, now is both the best and the worst of times for coal miners. After years of steady decline,…
Indonesia had implemented a nickel ore export ban in 2020 in order to help its own sector. The country is expected to file an “unwinnable” appeal…
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