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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.
As of May 2026, the global antimony market is navigating a fragile equilibrium that few industry analysts could have predicted two years ago. After the historic…
As the second quarter of 2026 draws to a close, the global gold market has undergone a structural transformation. What was once considered an ambitious psychological…
The global nickel market enters 2026 in the midst of a fundamental structural realignment. What was once a relatively straightforward commodity market: split between high-purity metal…
The finalization of the $1.6 billion federal investment package for USA Rare Earth in early 2026 has fundamentally altered the trajectory of the global critical minerals…
The race to secure critical mineral supply chains has moved from policy white papers to the heavy construction phase. For North American operators and policymakers, 2026…
Aerial view of large-scale lithium brine evaporation ponds showcasing the industrial infrastructure required for global supply. The lithium market is entering a pivotal transition phase. After…
The global race to secure non-Chinese critical mineral supply chains reached a pivotal milestone this week as Australia’s Arafura Rare Earths announced a US$1.6 billion Final…
Ethiopia is positioning itself as a major African mining hub. Allied Gold’s Kurmuk project stands at the center of this ambition. Located in the Benishangul-Gumuz region…
The global rare earths supply chain in 2026 is undergoing a structural realignment characterized by a shift toward specialized "pure-play" entities. As Western original equipment manufacturers…
The world's 50 biggest mining companies closed Q1 2026 with a combined market cap of $2.41 trillion. That marks a $250 billion gain since January. Gold,…
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