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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 stability of the global copper market increasingly hinges on a few square miles in the Lualaba Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).…
KOLWEZI, Democratic Republic of Congo : The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national tax authority, the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), has forcibly sealed the administrative and…
The transition from a late-stage exploration project to an operating mine is often described as the "valley of death" for junior developers. For Generation Mining (TSX:…
PERTH, Western Australia : Minerals 260 (ASX: MI6) has delivered a significant upgrade to its flagship Bullabulling Gold Project, expanding its mineral resource estimate by 38%…
The lithium market is undergoing a fundamental structural realignment. After two years of aggressive volatility that saw battery-grade lithium carbonate prices collapse from historic highs, a…
The development landscape for Malawi’s Kasiya project has shifted fundamentally as Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX:SVM; AIM:SVML) assumes full operational control following Rio Tinto’s decision to step…
On the outskirts of Nashwauk, Minnesota, the skyline of the Mesabi Iron Range is undergoing its most significant transformation in half a century. The Mesabi Metallics…
The global mining industry has long viewed copper as a bellwether for traditional economic health, but by mid-2026, the "red metal" has transitioned into a strategic…
For decades, Rio Tinto’s investment thesis has been synonymous with the Pilbara. The Australian iron ore engine has fueled record dividends and established Rio as one…
The global mining sector enters the second half of 2026 at a critical juncture. While the macro-narrative for critical minerals and precious metals has never been…
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