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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.
Early-stage copper-gold mine construction in a tropical Cuban setting. Antilles Gold’s Cuban development strategy has been pushed into a regulatory test that could reshape ownership of…
PORT HEDLAND, Western Australia : BHP Group is facing escalating industrial friction across its core Western Australian operations as unionized workers at the Port Hedland iron…
PERTH : Australian resources developer AuKing Mining has moved to consolidate its footprint in southern Africa, entering into a binding acquisition agreement to secure 100% of…
Spot gold rallied aggressively on August 5, 2026, vaulting more than 3% to touch $4,199.78 per ounce: marking its highest valuation since June 22. The sharp…
TORONTO/BEIJING : The proposed C$5.5 billion (approximately US$4 billion) all-cash acquisition of Allied Gold Corporation by China’s Zijin Mining Group has been formally terminated. Rather than…
By Salini Krishnan Target publish time: 4:00 PM ET Copper’s latest price records are testing the gap between commodity performance and mining-equity valuations. COMEX copper briefly…
ACCRA / PERTH / BEIJING : Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd. has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed to acquire Australia-listed Atlantic Lithium Ltd. in…
Equinox Gold Corp. and Orla Mining Ltd. have officially closed their landmark $26.3 billion business combination, creating a new North American senior gold producer with a…
By Mo Shine August 7, 2026 Copper Giant Resources has secured a landmark C$31 million equity financing package, anchored by a C$28.8 million strategic investment from…
The global gold mining sector in 2026 presents a striking paradox: while bullion prices remain near historic highs supported by persistent official-sector accumulation, public equity valuations…
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