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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.
If Russia invades Ukraine, the mining industry might target economic penalties. An invasion may push palladium prices as high as $2,700 an ounce. In terms of…
The U.S. government and a gold mining firm have struck an agreement to end a long-time disagreement over who is liable for the continuing cleaning of…
With this attempt, geothermal energy production will be enhanced by obtaining lithium from the brine. Lithium is produced chiefly in China, but it is exported to…
According to the Mining and Energy Union, as the highly contagious Omicron variety spreads throughout the Queensland coal industry, mining companies have fallen behind on Covid-19…
As the government struggled with an energy crisis, coal output in China allegedly hit historic highs last year.
The Gudai-Darri project's new greenfields mine has been delayed, resulting in a somewhat weaker-than-expected iron ore shipping prediction from Rio Tinto on Tuesday. According to a…
Permanent border restrictions imposed due to the current coronavirus outbreak in Western Australia, the world's largest iron ore and lithium mining area, have limited the movement…
A bipartisan bill was proposed in the US Senate that would require military contractors to cease purchasing rare earths from China by 2026 and utilize the…
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance is becoming more important to investors in mining critical minerals. At some point, in whatever situation, we come to a…
For long-term contracts, the dynamic price adjustments under long-term contracts result from increasing direct reduction of iron ore pellet quantities from countries like Russia, Ukraine, and…
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