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Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, during a visit to the…
When two Oglala Lakota scouts heard drilling was expected to begin on Pe’ Sla, the…
Australia’s Yindjibarndi Indigenous group said on Wednesday it had lodged an appeal with the federal…
As the country places more priority on the mining industry in this financial year, Namayingo…
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From cattle to copper to corn to crude oil, the global commodity arena has for decades featured a formidable lineup of heavy-hitters. More recently, amid rapid growth in electric vehicles (EVs), a few newer names are muscling into the market…
One of the sectors of the Ukrainian economy most affected by the full-scale war is the mining and metallurgical industry (MMI). Specifically, total steel production over the last four years decreased by 65%, down to seven million tons. Additionally, revenue from exports…
A little-known metalloid is attracting outsized attention from investors and policymakers alike. Antimony, a silvery element used in everything from flame retardants to ammunition and semiconductors, is increasingly being viewed as a strategic mineral, one whose supply chain vulnerabilities may…
Introduction: The Essential Role of Neodymium in Modern Life Neodymium (Nd), a critical rare-earth element, is an indispensable component in the development of high-strength magnets used in wind turbines, electric vehicles, and advanced defense technologies. Yet, as neodymium mining pushes deeper to meet the…
Tantalite prices have surged to their highest level in more than two decades on supply fears following landslides at a major mine in top producer, the Democratic Republic of Congo, while demand for the metal used in electronics and chemical-processing…
Overview: Why Lead Times Matter for 2026 The world’s increasing demand for copper and silver is reshaping mining, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure sectors. As we look ahead to 2026, lead times for new primary silver mines and the lead time for new copper mines are…
North Atlantic Titanium Corp., a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing the Everett titanium project in Quebec, acknowledges the recent launch of Canada’s first Defense Industrial Strategy by Prime Minister Mark Carney to strengthen security, create prosperity, and reinforce strategic…
The United States is beginning to show clear signs that it wants to expand its role in Latin America’s mining sector, counterbalancing years of strong Chinese presence in the region. Amid the race between the world’s two largest economies, Latin American mining…