Metals
  • Gold$3,999.34/oz−0.35%
  • Silver$52.82/oz−2.00%
  • Platinum$1,497.41/oz−2.16%
  • Palladium$1,023.20/oz−2.38%
  • Copper$6.52/lb+0.07%
  • Aluminium$3,041/t+0.06%
  • Nickel$15,584/t+0.14%
  • Zinc$3,802/t−0.09%
  • Lead$1,914/t+0.10%
  • Lithium$14,897/t+1.08%
  • Cobalt$22.85/lb0.00%
  • Uranium$90.08/lb−0.07%
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Minerals & Metals

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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.

Asia Pacific • Nov 28, 2022

Indonesia To Appeal Against WTO Ruling On

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…

Copper • Nov 26, 2022

Excellent High-Grade Copper Mineralization At

Redstone Resources Limited announced that geochemical assays had confirmed the reports of the hh‐pXRF analyses previously conducted by the company. The assays revealed that the reverse…

Critical Minerals • Nov 26, 2022

Rare Earth Mines in Australia

Rare earth minerals have been a hot topic of discussion in the mining industry for some time now as they are expected to play a critical…

Africa • Nov 23, 2022

ArcelorMittal Creates Jobs in Liberia

With one of the best paying rates and consistent investment in programs that enrich its staff’s working experience, it comes as no surprise that ArcelorMittal’s workforce…

Coal • Nov 21, 2022

Acland Coal Mine in Australia Given $1Billion

Twelve years after the initial proposal, the controversial Acland Coal Mine extension has been given the green light to proceed. This development means additional jobs for…

Base Metals • Nov 21, 2022

Galena Mining on Track at Abra Base Metals Mine

Galena Mining Limited (G1A) accomplished 92% completion at its Abra base metals mine in Western Australia after the underground mine reached the first ore earlier this…

Battery Metals • Nov 19, 2022

Exceptional Assay Results From Fission Uranium

The Canada-based resource company Fission Uranium Corp. recently announced promising assay results from the company’s summer 2021 "metallurgical & geotechnical test work". The test work was…

Coal • Nov 17, 2022

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More

The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $109.48 million plan as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law intended to create “good-paying union jobs” and to “catalyze economic…

Coal • Nov 14, 2022

US Mines More Coal in the West

The annual Coal Report by AJOT revealed that about 60% of coal was produced in the western part of the United States in 2021. However, only…

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