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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.
For decades, silver has operated under the shadow of its more expensive sibling, gold. While gold remains the ultimate sovereign reserve asset, the silver market is…
The global mining sector is currently navigating a paradox. While the demand for critical minerals: copper, lithium, and uranium: is forecasted to reach unprecedented levels by…
The global mining sector enters the second half of 2026 facing a paradox: commodity demand forecasts for the energy transition remain at historic highs, yet a…
Market Valuations, The Royalty Pivot, and the Nuclear-Copper Nexus Macro Summary The global mining sector is navigating a period of profound structural realignment. As we move…
JOHANNESBURG : Petra Diamonds has announced the immediate closure of its Finsch diamond mine in South Africa, placing the asset into a formal "business rescue" process…
The gold mining sector enters mid-2026 in a state of unprecedented paradox. While spot gold prices have consistently tested the $4,500/oz threshold: driven by central bank…
The narrative that defined the lithium market throughout 2024 and 2025: one of a persistent, structural glut: is beginning to show significant fractures. As we move…
As the global energy transition accelerates into the second half of the decade, the geopolitical battle over critical minerals has shifted from mere exploration to the…
The prevailing market sentiment that defined 2024 and 2025: a narrative of a multi-year lithium "glut" that would depress prices indefinitely: is showing visible signs of…
Capital allocation in the 2026 mining cycle has transitioned from a race for volume to a disciplined pursuit of net asset value (NAV) quality. As institutional…
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