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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.
Copper’s 2026 outlook is being reshaped by a breakdown in the traditional pricing relationship between miners and smelters. Spot treatment charges have fallen below $20 per…
Gold mining costs have moved decisively above the $1,500-an-ounce threshold, marking a structural shift in the economics of producing the metal even as record prices continue…
The nickel market is splitting into two distinct stories in 2026. Class 2 material, including nickel pig iron (NPI) used in stainless steel, remains broadly supplied.…
Silver refinery operations are becoming a more important variable as mine supply stagnates and the market faces another structural deficit. Silver is entering 2026 with a…
Copper mining and processing infrastructure remain central to the market’s supply response as tariff policy stays unresolved. The White House has not decided whether to impose…
Guyana’s interior landscape near the proposed Eagle Mountain gold project. Mako Mining has signed a mineral agreement with the Government of Guyana for its Eagle Mountain…
Gold doré produced during commissioning at a Brazilian mine. Cabral Gold has poured its first gold at the Phase 1 Cuiú Cuiú mine in Pará state,…
Ghana is courting Australian investors to develop its critical minerals sector as the country looks beyond its traditional gold-led mining industry. The push puts Ghana critical…
India’s mining sector could add $500 billion in additional G,DP and generate up to 25 million incremental direct and indirect jobs by 2047, according to a…
Nickel processing infrastructure links Indonesian ore supply to global stainless steel and battery markets. Nickel prices are entering the final stretch of 2026 with a stronger…
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