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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.
Skillings Mining Intelligence returns this afternoon with a deal- and development-heavy read on gold, silver, copper, and critical minerals. The day’s flow is centered on four…
The global mining landscape is undergoing a structural transformation as the second quarter of 2026 begins, marked by record-breaking resource expansions and aggressive portfolio rebalancing among…
The global commodities complex underwent a violent recalibration in the early hours of Thursday, April 2, 2026. As markets digested a series of high-stakes geopolitical signals…
As of March 31, 2026, the uranium market finds itself at a critical crossroads. While spot prices have spent the first quarter of the year consolidating…
The global mining landscape this Tuesday is defined by a paradox of high-valuation "stealth" assets and the stark reality of climate-driven logistical failures. As markets digest…
BEATTY, NEVADA : AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) has formalized the economic potential of its flagship Arthur gold project, signaling a transformative shift for the Beatty Mining…
The opening bells across global exchanges this Monday have signaled a harsh awakening for the mining sector. As of 8:00 AM ET, the industry is grappling…
Gold price forecasts for 2026 are currently hovering in a realm that would have seemed like fever-dream fiction just three years ago. The consensus is shifting,…
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Strategic Positioning and Global Consolidation Briefing – March 27, 2026. The mining industry is currently cannibalizing itself. That isn't a hyperbolic headline; it’s…
The gold market just sent a clear message to the world: stability is a relic of the past. As we cross the threshold of March 26,…
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