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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.
Talon Nickel (USA) LLC (Talon) proposed a proposal to search for metallic mineral deposits on leased state mineral rights north of Tamarack, Minnesota, in Aitkin County.…
EXPLORATION ANM Rescue Team Battles Flood at Illegal Gold Mine in Caldas March 27, 2021. The Mining Protection and Rescue Group, the official Fire Department, Civil…
The money manager Adrian Day examined the contemporary developments at gold and resource companies stating that “by happenstance, this review includes most of my very favourite…
https://www.resources.org/common-resources/the-potential-of-hydrogen-for-decarbonization-reducing-emissions-in-iron-and-steel-production/ The Decarbonizing Capability of Hydrogen: A Source to Reduce Emissions in Iron and Steel Production The steel production, which emits about 7% global CO₂, was…
The Skillings Mining Review May 2021 edition highlights a pivotal trend shaping global mining—Mergers and Acquisitions in Iron Ore Mining. With royalty companies and explorers increasingly…
EXPLORATION Tin Mining Dump Truck Operator Shares Hard Truths — Are You Cut Out? Being a dump truck operator in the mining industry does not have…
EXPLORATION Trigg Mining’s Lake Throssell Hits 27M Ton SOP Target Sulphate of Potash Project at Lake Throssell – a Recent High-Grade Find For the emerging Lake…
MARKET INTELLIGENCE China Iron Ore Imports Hit 1.17B Tonnes in 2020 — New Record China’s iron ore imports reached a new high of 1.17 billion metric…
EXPLORATION Lao Minerals Starts Iron Feasibility Study in Xaysomboun According to RFA, a Chinese company has signed an agreement with the Xaysomboun province in central Laos…
FINANCE Nevada Mining Produces $8.1B in 2019 — A Western U.S. Treasure There have been massive metal finds and staking rushes west of the Mississippi in…
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