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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 year 2026 marks a structural shift in the U.S. mining industry, as decades of regulatory gridlock begin to clear under a wave of aggressive permitting…
In a move that fundamentally reshapes the landscape of Western Australian precious metals, Genesis Minerals and Vault Minerals have entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed…
The gold mining industry in 2026 is navigating a structural transition. After years of relentless inflationary pressure on labor, energy, and consumables, the sector is seeing…
The United States is preparing to open a new frontier in the global race for resource security, as the Department of the Interior moves to authorize…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially entered the global lithium export market in June 2026, marking a significant shift in the country's historical reliance on…
The global transition to a low-carbon economy has long been predicated on the steady, affordable flow of copper. However, a new and unsettling variable has entered…
ISLAMABAD : The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) announced Saturday the discovery of lithium in geothermal formation water at concentrations comparable to world-class projects…
MANONO, Democratic Republic of Congo : The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially joined the ranks of global lithium exporters, with Zijin Mining Group confirming…
KUALA LUMPUR , On July 6, 2026, the quiet exterior of Malaysia’s Parliament became the flashpoint for a brewing geopolitical storm. Members of the "No Rare…
The United States is preparing to open a massive new frontier in the global race for battery metals. In a move that signals a dramatic shift…
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