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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.
Saudi Arabian mineral exploration landscape in the Zone-4 transition region. Saudi Aramco and Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma’aden) have signed a shareholders’ agreement to create a…
Gold rose back above US$4,360 an ounce on Wednesday, as a sell-off in long-dated U.S. Treasuries eased after the 30-year yield reached a near-20-year high in…
Remote gold-silver exploration landscape in north-central British Columbia. AngloGold Ashanti will invest C$58.5 million (US$42 million) to increase its stake in Thesis Gold & Silver to…
Early earthworks and access-road construction are advancing at the planned South Railroad gold project in Nevada. Equinox Gold has received a positive Record of Decision from…
The Boundary Waters region is downstream from portions of the Rainy River Headwaters watershed. ST. PAUL, Minn. : Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order…
Australia’s largest aluminium smelter has secured a long-term electricity pathway after the federal and New South Wales governments agreed to provide about A$2.5 billion (US$1.76 billion)…
Gold and silver bullion bars undergo inspection in an industrial refinery setting. Gold has rebounded to about $4,380 an ounce, recovering roughly 10% from early-August lows…
An Indonesian nickel processing complex reflects the growing importance of ore availability to the global market. Indonesia’s decision to restrict nickel ore production to roughly 250…
Lithium brine evaporation ponds and processing infrastructure in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. Battery-grade lithium carbonate has moved back into the low-$20,000s per tonne in key Asian…
Copper processing infrastructure at a large-scale mine in the Andes. Copper enters 2026 with an unusually wide gap between institutional forecasts. A Reuters analyst poll expects…
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