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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.
Construction activity at Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nevada, has entered a decisive execution phase. With on-site employment having surpassed 1,300 workers and…
ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND : FireFly Metals has expanded the high-grade profile of its flagship Green Bay copper-gold project in Newfoundland, reporting a standout underground drill intercept…
By Penny Langford | August 5, 2026 New York copper futures surged to a fresh historic high on August 5, 2026, as aggressive U.S. stockpiling ahead…
CONAKRY / LONDON : Mining major Rio Tinto and its joint venture partners in the Simandou iron ore project have finalized crucial financing approvals and capital…
The global lithium market has entered a pivotal transition phase. Following the tumultuous price correction that followed the historic peaks of previous years, the lithium sector…
Global precious metals markets are navigating an unprecedented period of structural tightness. According to the latest data compiled for the World Silver Survey by the Silver…
The global nickel market in 2026 is undergoing a profound structural transition. After years characterized by relentless oversupply, depressed valuations, and rampant capacity expansion across Southeast…
The global copper market enters 2026 caught in a high-stakes convergence of unprecedented electrical infrastructure renewal, rapid artificial intelligence deployment, and persistent supply bottlenecks. London Metal…
WASHINGTON : Federal acquisition officials and defense prime contractors are confronting an increasingly narrow operational window as the statutory January 1, 2027 deadline approaches. Under federal…
The global energy transition is hitting a massive structural wall, and it has nothing to do with whether miners can pull ore out of the ground.…
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