Search the Skillings archive
The mining sector in 2026 is no longer defined merely by extraction volume, but by a "policy-driven" business cycle where geopolitics, industrial strategy, and energy transition…
The finalization of the $1.6 billion federal investment package for USA Rare Earth in early 2026 has fundamentally altered the trajectory of the global critical minerals…
The race to secure critical mineral supply chains has moved from policy white papers to the heavy construction phase. For North American operators and policymakers, 2026…
Aerial view of large-scale lithium brine evaporation ponds showcasing the industrial infrastructure required for global supply. The lithium market is entering a pivotal transition phase. After…
Mining investment in 2026 has become a high-stakes convergence of geopolitical maneuvering, technological disruption, and shifting regulatory frameworks. For many institutional and retail investors, traditional strategies…
The global rare earths supply chain in 2026 is undergoing a structural realignment characterized by a shift toward specialized "pure-play" entities. As Western original equipment manufacturers…
The world's 50 biggest mining companies closed Q1 2026 with a combined market cap of $2.41 trillion. That marks a $250 billion gain since January. Gold,…
As the gold price tests unprecedented psychological levels in 2026, the financial health of the world’s senior producers is being defined not just by the revenue…
The global narrative around artificial intelligence has shifted. In early 2026, the conversation is no longer just about Large Language Models or chip architecture; it is…
The narrative surrounding the lithium market is undergoing a fundamental structural shift. For the past decade, the "white gold" rush was almost exclusively tethered to the…
Our newsletters on critical minerals, policy and the week’s deals, free through LinkedIn or by email.
Your privacy We use cookies that the site needs to work. With your permission we also use analytics cookies (Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) to see which stories are read and how the site is used, so we can improve it. We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data. · Privacy Policy
Keep the site working and secure, and remember this choice. Always on.
Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity: which pages are read, how readers move through the site, and where it is hard to use. Clarity can record how a page is scrolled and clicked; it masks what you type.
