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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.
KEFI Gold and Copper has suspended development activities at its Tulu Kapi gold project in western Ethiopia after a security incident that caused multiple fatalities, including…
Greenland’s rugged Arctic terrain is becoming more important to European plans for critical minerals and clean energy. **NUUK, Greenland : ** The European Union has announced…
Illustrative editorial image; not a verified photograph of the Keşkek project. ACG Metals has agreed to acquire the Keşkek gold project in western Türkiye for total…
The Edna May processing hub near Westonia is expected to form one half of Forrestania Resources’ planned dual-hub gold operation in Western Australia. Forrestania Resources has…
Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange reached about US$14,373 per tonne on Sept. 4, putting the contract on track for a tenth consecutive weekly gain…
Copper has moved to a record intraday level near US$14,533 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange, while gold and silver have weakened as stronger August…
Indonesia’s decision to cut its 2026 nickel ore quota to roughly 260 million to 270 million wet metric tonnes has tightened a market that many analysts…
Silver enters a rate-hike test near $65–$66 an ounce while the physical market remains in a sixth consecutive annual deficit. Silver’s 2026 outlook is being pulled…
The Nevada Gold Mines settlement brings Fourmile, Fiberline and Mike into a single joint-venture structure. The latest mining M&A deals 2026 provide a clear view of…
Grota do Cirilo has become a test of how Brazil balances critical-minerals development with community consultation and environmental safeguards. A Brazilian federal judge’s order suspending environmental…
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