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Mining & Minerals

Coverage of critical minerals, precious metals, base metals, and the global mining sector. Real-time updates on commodity prices, mining operations, and resource development.

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Weekly Energy Market Recap: Mar 20 - Mar 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

This week in energy: Iran war uncertainty drives oil volatility and natural gas strength, while governments tap strategic reserves to manage supply disruptions. Meanwhile, renewable energy faces trade scrutiny and mining projects advance amid geopolitical challenges.

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Mining Operations Gear Up for Efficiency Push as Industry Faces Mounting Pressures

Mar 25, 2026

New equipment and major investments signal mining sector's focus on productivity and cost management amid workforce challenges and operational pressures.

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Weekly Energy Market Recap: Mar 13 - Mar 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026

This week in energy: Middle East conflict escalates with Iranian attacks on Kuwait refinery as oil markets whipsaw between war risk and emergency supply measures. Meanwhile, Germany's solar sector reports surging demand following military tensions, and mining companies advance major projects across lithium, copper, and rare earths.

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Seequent’s role in augmenting geoscience expertiseInternational Mining
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Seequent’s role in augmenting geoscience expertise

Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface company, has been delivering subsurface insights to mining companies for decades now, with its solutions and industry expertise looking to empower mining companies to make well-informed decisions that enhance the processes of locating, characterising and extracting mineral resources. Following the recent release of its 7th Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which highlighted The post Seequent’s role in augmenting geoscience expertise appeared first on Inter...

International Mining•Apr 4, 2026

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Top 50 mining companies power through Iran war – up $250 billion in 2026MINING.COM
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Top 50 mining companies power through Iran war – up $250 billion in 2026

The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks shrug off global turmoil hitting a combined $2.4 trillion value in Q1, but the tide did not lift all boats.

Apr 4
Dellner Bubenzer – meeting mining’s challengesInternational Mining
Mining

Dellner Bubenzer – meeting mining’s challenges

Dellner Bubenzer has one of the widest ranges of brakes and couplings for the mining sector, including hoist, slewing drive and belt conveyor applications. It  has been innovating and solving the special challenges of the mining industry for decades. In close coordination with mining equipment manufacturers, it provides solutions to operational and safety braking challenges. IM The post Dellner Bubenzer – meeting mining’s challenges appeared first on International Mining.

Apr 3
Orica’s focus on latest tech for smaller mines and quarries in North AmericaInternational Mining
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Orica’s focus on latest tech for smaller mines and quarries in North America

Innovation in explosives and blasting technologies, including digital solutions, is just as relevant in smaller operations as it is in large mines. Collectively, these operations represent a significant market by volume, particularly in regions such as North America. At CONEXPO CON/AGG 2026, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore met with Elliott Giles, Area Business Manager, US Quarries and Construction for Orica, The post Orica’s focus on latest tech for smaller mines and quarries in North America a...

Apr 2
Moonshot puts global metals scramble on displayMINING.COM
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Moonshot puts global metals scramble on display

Orion’s materials include aluminum-lithium alloys that reduce weight in the crew module, titanium provides structural strength, and nickel-based superalloys allow engines to operate under severe heat.

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BHP, Atalaya and Xtra Energy lead March stocks ranks

Sentiment drove votes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict lifted energy costs, disrupted supply chains and fuelled metal volatility.

MINING.COM•Apr 1
OceanaGold finds high-grade gold in New ZealandMINING.COM
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OceanaGold finds high-grade gold in New Zealand

The latest drilling confirms both the continuity and extension of mineralization within the East Graben vein system.

MINING.COM•Apr 1
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ION Minerals expands lithium footprint in Texas, Saskatchewan

The company now controls just over 280,000 acres across three project areas.

MINING.COM•Apr 1

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Vale eyes 20% growth in reserves, resources by 2027MINING.COM
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Vale eyes 20% growth in reserves, resources by 2027

MINING.COM•Mar 31
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International Mining•Apr 2
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MINING.COM•Apr 3
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Mining Technology•Apr 2
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International Mining•Apr 2
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KGL Resources signs $300m agreement with Wheaton

Mining Technology•Apr 2
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Sandvik to supply loaders, trucks and drills to Aris Mining for Marmato gold expansion

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St Barbara receives $269.5m investment from Lingbao

Mining Technology•Apr 2
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Ausenco to carry out Hillside copper-gold project EPCM

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Zacatecas Silver starts 2026 drilling at El Cristo, Mexico

Mining Technology•Apr 2
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EPCA to electrify Cat 988 wheel loader for EMJC

International Mining•Apr 1
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Underground mining safety: why accidents persist and what technologies help

Mining Technology•Apr 2
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International Mining•Apr 2
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REalloys, USCM sign MoU on Sheep Creek rare earth project

Mining Technology•Apr 2
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NCC initiates extensive works for new LKAB iron ore sorting plant in Gällivare

International Mining•Mar 31
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GoldHaven begins drill targeting at Magno Project in BC

Mining Technology•Apr 2
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Metso launches Robotic Split Strip for optimised cathode stripping in copper operations

International Mining•Apr 2
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Phase 2 exploration begins at La Union Project, Mexico

Mining Technology•Apr 1
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Glencore charts solo path to copper dominance

MINING.COM•Mar 31

Frequently Asked Questions about Mining

Critical minerals are raw materials essential to modern technology and the economy that face supply chain risks. These include lithium and cobalt for batteries, rare earth elements for magnets and electronics, copper for electrical systems, and graphite for battery anodes. Their criticality stems from concentrated global production, often in geopolitically sensitive regions, and their essential role in clean energy technologies, defense applications, and advanced manufacturing.
Australia is the world's largest lithium producer, followed by Chile, China, and Argentina. Australia primarily produces lithium from hard rock (spodumene) mining, while Chile and Argentina extract lithium from brine deposits in the "Lithium Triangle." Chile holds the largest known reserves. China dominates lithium processing and battery manufacturing, giving it significant influence over the lithium supply chain despite lower raw production.
Copper is essential for the energy transition due to its excellent electrical conductivity. Electric vehicles use 2-4 times more copper than conventional cars. Solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage systems all require significant copper. Grid infrastructure for renewable energy transmission and distribution also depends heavily on copper wiring. Demand is expected to double by 2035, creating potential supply challenges.
Mineral exploration is the process of searching for and evaluating mineral deposits before mining begins. It involves geological surveys, drilling, sampling, and feasibility studies. Mining is the extraction of minerals from the earth after a deposit has been discovered and deemed economically viable. Exploration is high-risk with low success rates, while mining involves significant capital investment, permitting, and ongoing operations to extract and process ore.
Mining company stock prices are highly correlated with commodity prices. When metal prices rise, mining companies typically see increased revenues and profits, driving stock prices higher. Conversely, falling commodity prices can squeeze margins and reduce stock valuations. Other factors include production costs, reserve quality, geopolitical risks, and company-specific operational performance. Mining stocks often serve as leveraged bets on underlying commodity prices.