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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 the gold price tests unprecedented psychological levels in 2026, the financial health of the world’s senior producers is being defined not just by the revenue…
The global narrative around artificial intelligence has shifted. In early 2026, the conversation is no longer just about Large Language Models or chip architecture; it is…
The narrative surrounding the lithium market is undergoing a fundamental structural shift. For the past decade, the "white gold" rush was almost exclusively tethered to the…
VANCOUVER, BC : In a move that signals intensifying consolidation within the precious metals royalty space, Elemental Altus Royalty Corp. (TSX-V: ELE; OTCQX: ELEAF) announced a…
VANCOUVER and TORONTO : In a move that significantly reshapes the mid-tier gold landscape, Equinox Gold Corp. and Orla Mining Ltd. announced Monday they have entered…
The global mining sector enters the second half of May 2026 amid a landscape of tightening supply chains and a significant recalibration of commodity demand drivers.…
As we move into mid-2026, the global mining landscape is witnessing a profound shift in how "alpha" is generated. For the past decade, the industry’s narrative…
As we move through the second quarter of 2026, the industrial landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by a single, inescapable reality: the insatiable power demand of…
Large-scale mining operations at sunrise represent the front line of global resource extraction for the energy transition. The "AI-Energy Nexus" has shifted from a theoretical investment…
The global nickel market enters 2026 caught in a profound structural paradox. On the surface, the narrative remains one of overwhelming abundance, fueled by a decade-long…
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