7 Surprising Mining Trends for 2026 (And How to Profit)
Mining trends for 2026 are being driven by automation, copper shortages, AI, battery metals, and ESG. Here’s how the industry is changing.
battery metals
Battery Metals • Dec 23, 2025
CMOC Cobalt Quota Signals a Shift in Global
The CMOC cobalt quota is reshaping global cobalt supply as demand from EVs and energy storage rises, impacting pricing, sustainability, and battery metals markets.
Battery Metals • Dec 18, 2025
China Lithium Price Surge as Licence
China lithium price surge lifts futures after Yichun authorities plan to revoke mining licences, raising concerns over future lithium supply.
Base Metals • Dec 16, 2025
Critical Mineral Refinery Initiatives Gain
Critical mineral refinery projects gain momentum as the US expands mining deals and Korea Zinc considers a US-based processing joint venture.
Base Metals • Dec 15, 2025
Fortescue Future Industries Pushes Deeper into
Fortescue Future Industries deepens its copper strategy by buying Alta Copper’s remaining stake for $101 million, strengthening its move beyond iron ore.
Base Metals • Dec 12, 2025
Chile Mining Investment Forecast Rises Sharply
Chile mining investment forecast rises to $104.5B through 2034, driven by copper and lithium projects from Codelco, BHP, and Collahuasi.
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