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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.
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta : Sherritt International Corp. has officially shuttered its nickel and cobalt refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, after a tightening web of U.S. sanctions…
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta : The long-standing bridge between Cuban mineral wealth and Canadian industrial processing has buckled. Sherritt International Corp. (TSX: S) confirmed this week that…
The global copper market is entering a period of structural imbalance that many industry analysts are calling the "trade of the decade." As we move through…
As we enter the final week of June 2026, the global mining investment landscape is characterized by a stark divergence between record-breaking precious metals forecasts and…
The narrative surrounding the gold market has taken a decisive turn as we enter the second half of 2026. Goldman Sachs, previously one of the most…
The Enforcement Directorate's decision to attach assets worth ₹1,023.85 crore in connection with an alleged illegal iron ore mining case in Goa is more than another…
The global copper market has reached a long-anticipated inflection point. As of June 2026, the structural deficit that analysts spent years forecasting has shifted from a…
Ravenswood Gold, the operator of Queensland’s largest gold mine, has finalized a comprehensive US$935 million (approximately A$1.4 billion) refinancing package to stabilize its balance sheet and…
The week ending June 19, 2026, has marked a definitive shift in the global critical minerals landscape, characterized by aggressive jurisdictional pivots and a recalibration of…
As the mid-point of 2026 approaches, the global mining sector is no longer just a story of "digging holes in the ground." It has evolved into…
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