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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.
Skillings Mining Review January 2020: The opening month of 2020 highlighted the collision of automation, market cycles, and geopolitics that would shape mining through the year.…
Skillings Mining Review December 2019: The close of 2019 provided both reflection and anticipation for the mining and metals sector. Our cover story spotlighted the oldest running…
Skillings Mining Review November 2019: November 2019 was a month marked by both opportunity and tension in global mining. Our cover story spotlighted Tata Steel’s recruitment…
Skillings Mining Review October 2019: October 2019 spotlighted the stark realities of coal’s decline and the shifting fortunes of U.S. steel. Our cover story tracked U.S.…
Skillings Mining Review September 2019 : September 2019 highlighted the delicate balance between optimism and risk in the global mining sector. The cover story charted how…
Skillings Mining Review August 2019: August 2019 highlighted the mining industry’s complex balancing act between safety, environmental responsibility, and political controversy. Our cover story focused on…
Skillings Mining Review June 2019: June 2019 highlighted how politics, global trade, and community pressures were reshaping mining’s trajectory. In the U.S., coal remained under scrutiny…
Skillings Mining Review May 2019: The may 2019 edition of Skillings Mining Review reflected the global mining industry’s push and pull between growth, regulation, and corporate…
Skillings Mining Review April 2019: April 2019 underscored the mounting legal, environmental, and economic pressures facing the global mining industry. The cover story focused on PolyMet…
Skillings Mining Review March 2019: The March 2019 edition of Skillings Mining Review captures a pivotal moment in the mining industry — one marked by transformation,…
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