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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.
In response to public comments on whether Minnesota's regulation of nonferrous mining will offer adequate protection against environmental harm to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness,…
Change in Canadian policy could have major implications for U.S. coal market The border between the United States and Canada is currently open for vaccinated travelers—but…
Experts have called for an early-warning system to detect activity in abandoned coal mines. As landslides were picked up by systems that track volcanoes, authorities were…
It has been announced that mining giant BHP Billiton has reached a deal to sell up to $1.35 billion worth of Australian coal assets. Australian mining…
The elements known as rare earth elements are not, according to their name, very uncommon. The 17 metallic elements are abundant in nature and are becoming…
The iron ore behemoth has "Disturbing" sexual assault and harassment reports in Fortescue Metals Group's employees' booze-fueled mine culture. As part of an investigation into sexual…
Burning coal and other fossil fuels release heat-trapping pollutants into the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change. Scientists recommend that governments preserve most fossil fuels, including…
Steel and iron ore futures prices plummeted to their lowest levels since February 2020, as demand dwindled and prices plunged. BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals…
To assist South Africa to move away from coal and toward renewable energy, the United States and many European nations want to provide money and expertise.…
Iran produced over 12.888 million tons of crude steel in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22). The Islamic Republic has…
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