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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 global copper market is entering a period of fundamental realignment. As the world moves toward 2026, the traditional cycles of the red metal are being…
The global landscape for strategic resources has shifted from a market-driven commodity cycle into a state-directed geopolitical race. As of July 2026, the consolidation of supply…
Mining news and capital markets activity reached a fever pitch today as one of the decade's most significant gold consolidations moved into its final stages. The…
The global uranium market is approaching a critical juncture. As 2026 nears, the industry is transitioning from a decade of post-Fukushima surplus into a period of…
For decades, the story of African mining was written in the wake of "dig and ship" economics: a model where raw ore left the continent in…
The global iron ore market is on the verge of its most significant structural shift in decades. Deep in the heart of Guinea’s Simandou mountains, an…
LOS ANGELES : The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has submitted formal filings in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, providing a…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania : Mohammed Dewji, Tanzania’s wealthiest businessman and president of MeTL Group, has announced a $396 million commitment to accelerate domestic graphite production…
The hills of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, historically the backbone of the American steel and power industries, are being repurposed for a new kind of strategic…
The inauguration of the Endo lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State marks a structural shift in how Nigeria: and the broader African continent: approaches the global…
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