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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.
Brisbane, 27 September 2025 — The fallout from Queensland’s coal royalty regime has escalated into a high-stakes battle over jobs, investment, and the state’s fiscal stability.…
JX Advanced Metals (TSE: 5016) is betting big on urban mining and a new “green hybrid smelting” model to safeguard margins and secure critical minerals for…
EU green steel projects are faltering just as China accelerates its low-carbon transition with OEM tie-ups and state-directed financing. In the last six months alone, three…
China’s copper smelters, responsible for more than half of global refined output, are facing renewed margin pressure as sulphuric acid prices—a critical revenue-supporting byproduct—fall sharply. The…
NEW DELHI – India has secured a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, extending its position…
When Ottawa unveiled its list of five “nation-building” projects under a new federal fast-track program, two were copper mines: Newmont’s Red Chris block-cave expansion in northwest…
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – India is preparing to turn on its first large private gold mine at Jonnagiri, a development that could modestly reduce the country’s…
The H.R. 4090 amendment could fast-track U.S. mining projects, raising supply chain hopes and environmental concerns.
In 2024, Ghana produced 4.8 million ounces of gold, reaffirming its position as Africa’s leading gold producer. But behind the headline number lies a striking divergence:…
The U.S. steel sector is running hot again. Domestic production rose nearly 5% in July compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the…
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