Africa • Dec 22, 2025
Traders are still shrugging at their screens. One desk put it perfectly between sips: “Everyone we speak to ‘knows’ how a 50% tariff would impact [copper…
Mining by Regions
Skillings’ “Mining by Regions” category provides a global lens on mining activity, covering updates from key geographies like Australia, Latin America, Africa, North America, and Asia. Stay informed on regional production trends, political and regulatory shifts, investment opportunities, and mineral-specific hotspots. Whether it’s Chilean copper, Canadian gold, or African cobalt, this section tracks how local dynamics influence global supply chains and market behavior. Perfect for investors, policy analysts, and mining executives looking for geographically segmented insights.
Africa • Dec 22, 2025
How Much Do Coal Miners Make in 2025? A
Coal mining remains one of America's most challenging yet well-compensated blue-collar careers. As we move through 2025, coal mining salary trends reflect both the industry's ongoing…
Africa • Dec 20, 2025
Mothballed Gold Mining in Zimbabwe: Namib
Mothballed gold mining in Zimbabwe is moving back into focus after Namib Minerals unveiled plans to invest approximately $300 million to restart long-idled gold operations across…
Africa • Dec 11, 2025
Simandou Iron Ore: First Shipments Mark a New
Simandou Iron Ore shipments begin, adding high-grade supply and reshaping global steel, pricing, and decarbonisation strategies.
Africa • Dec 10, 2025
Glencore Cobalt Shipment: First Cargo under
DRC approves the first Glencore cobalt shipment under its new quota regime, easing supply pressure and influencing global cobalt prices after months of disruption.
Asia Pacific • Dec 8, 2025
Lithium Refining Australia: Ambition Rises as
Australia’s push to scale lithium refining Australia capabilities entered a new phase this quarter as Canberra sharpened policy incentives and miners accelerated downstream plans. With lithium…
Africa • Dec 6, 2025
Congo Cobalt Export Rules Tighten as Market
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s sweeping overhaul of Congo cobalt export rules is sending shockwaves through the global battery metals market. As the country responsible for…
Asia Pacific • Dec 1, 2025
India’s Push for Mongolian Coking Coal Runs
India’s interest in Mongolian coking coal has intensified as steelmakers confront rising demand and continued dependence on Australian supply. But early optimism in New Delhi is…
Base Metals • Nov 29, 2025
Chile Copper Output 2025: October Production
SANTIAGO — Chile copper output 2025 took another hit in October, with national production falling 7% year-on-year to 458,405 metric tons, according to fresh data from…
Critical Minerals • Nov 29, 2025
EU Set to Unveil New Strategy to Cut
BRUSSELS — The European Union will next week introduce a sweeping package of measures aimed at reducing its reliance on China for EU critical minerals, a…
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