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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 battle for dominance in Western Australia’s prolific "Golden Triangle" has reached a fever pitch. Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD), led by managing director Raleigh Finlayson, has…
As the global gold market traverses the midpoint of 2026, the metal’s trajectory is increasingly defined by a collision between institutional forecasts and a shifting macroeconomic…
Bravo Mining Corp. (TSX.V: BRVO, OTCQX: BRVMF) has reported significant new drill results from its 100%-owned Luanga PGM+Au+Ni project in the Carajás Mineral Province, Brazil. The…
The London Metal Exchange (LME) navigated a first half of 2026 defined by what analysts describe as a cycle of "exuberance to dejection." While the LME…
The global mining investment landscape in mid-2026 is defined by a paradox: commodity prices are testing historic highs, yet the cost of capital remains stubbornly volatile.…
RUPERT, WEST VIRGINIA : A consortium of private-sector energy and technology firms announced a US$150 million investment today to establish a critical minerals processing hub in…
The global race for copper supremacy has reached a critical flashpoint this July 2026 as the world’s two largest mining entities, Rio Tinto and BHP, escalate…
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo : Major cobalt producers, including CMOC Group, Glencore, and Huayou Cobalt, are facing a critical administrative bottleneck that threatens to cancel…
The gold sector in Q3 2026 is defined by a stark paradox: while spot gold maintains its footing above the $2,600/oz threshold, the junior development sector…
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has initiated a sweeping strategic pivot, moving to insulate the American industrial base from escalating global supply chain volatility. At…
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