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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.
High domestic prices of gold have deterred the demand for the precious metal in India, affecting gold performance this week. Also, impacting the performance of gold…
As of July 2022, the steel price in China is at 4029.26 Yuan/MT. China has a well-established construction industry. Back in 2019, they were able to…
Iron ore prices experienced a nice rebound in mid-June. This came after Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to take effective steps to achieve the country's economic…
The current geopolitical tensions have greatly improved gold performance plus the stronger currency triggered a selloff to $1,700 per ounce last month. A strategist at TD Securities said…
Copper prices are expected to rise by the end of 2022 at an average of 9,570 USD per Ton, 9,580 USD per Ton by 2023, and…
In the backdrop of the increasing push toward electric vehicles, there have been a series of exciting developments for lithium projects in Canada. Given the country’s…
Concern over the Covid-19 outbreak in China has caused the iron ore price to plummet last week. Concern over the Covid-19 outbreak in China has caused…
As of July 2022, the price of iron ore is at 119.00USD. According to Commonwealth Bank of Australia or ASX:CBA, the iron ore price is expected…
In this Issue THE LEAD Iron Hunt in China PROFILES IN MINING Interview with Mr. Phil Christopherson. CEO, Energy Capital Economic Development SPECIAL FOCUS Environmental harm…
20 years ago this week, a 40-ton RT from ALL Crane Rental of Pennsylvania helped rescue nine trapped coal miners in Pennsylvania
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