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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.
Corazon Mining Limited announced that it had initiated the next phase of drilling at its flagship 100%-owned Lynn Lake Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Sulphide Project. The project is located…
In order to secure cobalt supplies for producing electric vehicles, China is using smart sensors, high-speed communication tech, and live streams to control cobalt mines in…
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…
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