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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.
The Nevada North Lithium Project is located southeast of Jackpot, Nevada, in Elko County. Evolution Mining has completed a C$10 million funding commitment that gives it…
Rare earth separation and processing equipment at an industrial facility. Chinese rare earth suppliers have halted or delayed some licensed shipments to U.S. and Japanese buyers,…
Chile’s arid Atacama landscape, where Capstone Copper is consolidating its Mantoverde-Santo Domingo district. Capstone Copper has completed its US$25 million all-share acquisition of the copper assets…
Copper concentrate supply is tightening as smelters compete for feedstock. Copper’s supply signal is no longer coming only from exchange inventories or mine guidance. It is…
Bauxite-bearing terrain in western Cape York near the Aurukun project area. Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire the Aurukun bauxite project in western Cape York, Queensland,…
Remote mineral exploration operations in Alaska. Image: Skillings Mining Intelligence Vizsla Copper Corp. has agreed to acquire Agnico Eagle’s Delta polymetallic volcanogenic massive sulphide project and…
Copper processing infrastructure at a large-scale smelting and refining operation. Copper touched a record $14,697 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange on Sept. 8,…
ACG Metals plans to use existing Gediktepe infrastructure to process oxide ore from the Keşkek licence. ACG Metals has agreed to acquire the Keşkek gold licence…
Open-pit lithium mining operations in the rugged terrain of Minas Gerais, Brazil. A federal court in Brazil has ordered a suspension of operations and environmental licenses…
East Texas brine infrastructure in a documentary-style view. Smackover Lithium said its Franklin Project in East Texas has an after-tax net present value of about $5.0…
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