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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.
Vermillion Gold Inc. (VGI) submitted a proposed plan to explore metallic mineral deposits on leased state mineral rights about 11 miles southeast of Big Fork, Minnesota…
Mining giant Glencore increased its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions objectives while remaining firmly rooted in the coal industry, a move criticized by environmentalists as terrible…
The Biden administration's ambition to increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the United States to more than 50% by 2031 seems to depend on…
Earlier this month, Greenland announced that it had revoked a Chinese mining firm of its rights to an iron ore mine near Nuuk, striking a significant…
Of the $60.1 billion in income earned by 33 members of the World Gold Council last year, 63 percent, or $37.9 billion, stayed in the countries…
At the Reuters Next conference, CEO Richard Adkerson of copper mining giant Freeport-McMoRan Inc. stated that even though the costs have not yet been identified, the…
According to the Global Times, since China-Myanmar border gates reopened in late November, Myanmar has resumed exports of rare earths, and analysts say that the price…
The Return of Wyoming Gold Mining Gold played a significant role in the state's early history, but modern Wyoming gold mining has largely remained dormant. Now,…
A government-backed proposal to enable mining corporation Rio Tinto to extract lithium sparked mass protests in Serbia on Saturday. With anti-government shouts and posters criticizing the…
To combat climate change, copper giant Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is switching to electric or hydrogen power for its fleet of diesel trucks and other gear, according to…
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