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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 global mining industry looks toward the mid-point of the decade, the narrative surrounding base metals has shifted from cyclical fluctuation to a structural crisis.…
The global mining landscape witnessed a massive injection of capital this week as Wheaton Precious Metals finalized a record-breaking streaming agreement and Lundin Mining consolidated its…
For decades, the primary anxiety in the copper market was the "permitting cliff": the agonizingly slow process of moving a discovery through environmental hurdles and into…
Lithium price forecast 2026: Drivers, Supply Shifts, and the Global Power Map. Lithium markets are shifting. The central demand story is no longer defined only by…
The global mining finance landscape reached a fever pitch in the first week of April 2026, as a massive wave of streaming deals and mid-tier consolidations…
Mining industry capital flows are undergoing a rapid realignment as of April 7, 2026, characterized by high-value streaming agreements and a cautious de-escalation of regulatory tensions…
The mining sector is currently navigating a period of intense valuation recalibration. As of April 7, 2026, the primary commodities driving global industrial sentiment remain in…
Ivanhoe Mines has cut production guidance for its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, lowering its outlook for both 2026 and 2027…
PRESALE DAY 4 WHY AI IS THE LITHIUM MULTIPLIER: THE DATA CENTER DEMAND MONSTER! LISTEN UP! The 2026 lithium market is not just an EV story…
The conversation around mining investments has shifted. For the better part of the decade, lithium was synonymous with the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution. While passenger vehicles…
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