How the US Government Is Financing Its Critical Minerals Industry
The US government has spent the past eighteen months deploying capital into critical minerals at a pace and in a form that has no real precedent in modern American industrial…
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Mining • Oct 5, 2026
Why Governments Are Suddenly Funding Mining Technology — Not Just Mining Itself
Governments are changing how they approach mining. Instead of funding only mines and mineral projects, they are also investing in the technology that can make those…
Rare Earths • Sep 14, 2026
Where Does Your Phone’s Battery Actually Come From? The Map Will Surprise You
Your phone battery has a global story. Lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite can come from different countries, while refining and battery manufacturing often happen elsewhere. Here's…
Mining Equipment • Aug 22, 2025
Top 10 Essential Mining Equipment in 2025
Mining equipment in 2025 is more than machines — it’s about cost, ESG, and survival. From autonomous trucks to tailings monitors, Skillings Mining Review highlights the…
Editor's Picks • Aug 18, 2025
Editorial: Mining at the Crossroads of Trump
Geopolitics reshapes mining: Ukraine audits, Alaska opens, Russia strains. What it means for America’s miners and investors.
Mining Equipment • Aug 18, 2025
Second-Hand Mining Equipment: Where the Real
In 2025, second-hand mining equipment is a finance strategy: auctions set prices, rebuilds beat new on cost and time, and CFOs favor faster deployment—while managing maintenance,…
Base Metals • Aug 18, 2025
From Scrap Copper Theft to Rising Rebuild Costs
Mining equipment parts cost 2025 is climbing fast as US copper tariffs drive up rebuild kits, wiring harnesses, and aftermarket expenses.
Mining Careers & Guides • Aug 14, 2025
How Shadow Mining Empires Are Quietly
Shadow mining empires operate in plain sight. From Congo’s coltan to Indonesia’s gold, illicit minerals are laundered midstream into global markets.
Africa • Aug 13, 2025
The Hidden Risks in South Africa’s Mining
South Africa’s June 2025 mining rebound masks deeper policy risks that could reshape U.S. mining strategy.
Battery Metals • Aug 12, 2025
Inside the CATL Lithium Mine Halt: How a Licence Lapse
CATL Lithium Mine Closure Tightens Supply, Lifts Prices
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