Minerals & Metals
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.
Base Metals • Aug 19, 2021
Metso Outotec Supplies Flotation Tech for Nickel
Metso Outotec will provide cutting-edge flotation technology as part of a concentrator modernization project for a significant nickel producer in Western Australia.
Coal • Aug 12, 2021
Striking Alabama coal miners Protesting in New
Members of the United Mine Workers of America demonstrated in New York City on Tuesday, June twenty-second, 2021, to show support for Alabama coal miners who…
Iron Ore • Aug 1, 2021
Skillings Mining Review August 2021
In this Skillings Mining Review August 2021 edition, we highlight how mining continues to shape economies, technologies, and even the environment across the globe. From the…
Iron Ore • Jul 29, 2021
In June, Great Lakes iron ore trade rose 43.6 percent
Dimapur, July 29: Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 5.8 million tons in June, representing a 43.6 percent increase over 2020. The shipments were also…
Gold • Jul 28, 2021
Egyptian billionaire Sawiris establishes
Naguib Sawiris, an Egyptian billionaire, has established a $1.4 billion fund to hold his gold mining investments and chase new prospects in the industry, which he…
IPO & Equity Watch • Jul 28, 2021
With these three metals and mining stocks
Steel is made from iron ore, which is one of its key constituents. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), almost all iron ore (98…
Iron Ore • Jul 28, 2021
Look out for record profits and dividends as
The biggest mining companies worldwide are about to start disclosing how much money they're making from this year's commodity boom. Be on the lookout for record…
Asia Pacific • Jul 21, 2021
Annual iron ore production by BHP is at an
Dimapur, July 21: Due to record output at two mines in Western Australia, BHP Group Limited has announced full-year iron ore production near the top end…
Base Metals • Jul 14, 2021
Pacific nations engrossed in a hurry for
ISA is working on a regulatory framework for deep-sea mining, with DeepGreen, one of the major players in the nascent industry, stating that it will be…
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