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.

Zambian copper producer selects Sandvik for surface fleet replacement

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Zambian copper producer selects Sandvik for surface fleet replacement

One of the world’s largest copper producers has selected Sandvik to supply 16 Sandvik D25KX down-the-hole (DTH) rotary drill rigs for use at an operation in Zambia. The order, booked in 2025, includes Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service, training and 12 months of technical support and spare parts stock to ensure high uptime and drilling productivity.Read More The post Zambian copper producer selects Sandvik for surface fleet replacement appeared first on International Mining.

International Mining•Feb 26, 2026

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RANKED: Top 10 gold mining companies of 2025

Agnico snatched second place from Barrick, while Zijin surged into the top 4.

Feb 26

Nevada tops Fraser survey as Ontario, Saskatchewan rise

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Nevada tops Fraser survey as Ontario, Saskatchewan rise

The United States, Canada, Australia and Europe all placed two jurisdictions each in the Top 10.

Feb 26

Mexican security risks highlighted in new reports

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Mexican security risks highlighted in new reports

A worsening security environment could shift investor preferences toward companies operating in Tier I jurisdictions, TD said.

Feb 25

Gold price gains on tariff, geopolitical risks

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Gold price gains on tariff, geopolitical risks

Bullion has found a footing above $5,000 an ounce in recent sessions.

Feb 25

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Chile’s right-wing pivot puts mining policy under the microscope

Second installment of our LatAm series: Chile’s new govt to test copper, lithium, critical minerals future.

MINING.COM•Feb 24

Gold price rises above $5,200 on tariff uncertainty, Iran tensions

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Gold price rises above $5,200 on tariff uncertainty, Iran tensions

Gold’s recent run of gains has helped the metal to recover ground.

MINING.COM•Feb 23

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Bridgestone to launch three new mining & quarrying tyres at CONEXPO

Bridgestone Americas is to debut three new off-the-road tyres at CONEXPO-CONAGG in Las Vegas next week: the 27.00R49 Bridgestone MasterCore V-Steel M-Traction Deep (VMTD), the 24.00R35 Bridgestone V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU), and the Firestone Multi Block T. The tyres will headline the Bridgestone Off-the-Road booth, which will showcase a wide range of premium and intelligent tyresRead More The post Bridgestone to launch three new mining & quarrying tyres at CONEXPO appeared first on Int...

International Mining•Feb 26

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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.

Mining & Minerals

Zambian copper producer selects Sandvik for surface fleet replacement

Featured Stories

RANKED: Top 10 gold mining companies of 2025

Nevada tops Fraser survey as Ontario, Saskatchewan rise

Mexican security risks highlighted in new reports

Gold price gains on tariff, geopolitical risks

More Headlines

Chile’s right-wing pivot puts mining policy under the microscope

Gold price rises above $5,200 on tariff uncertainty, Iran tensions

Bridgestone to launch three new mining & quarrying tyres at CONEXPO

BQE Water and Hudbay to implement the first SART plant in Canada

Global Atomic faces potential class action

Brazilian chromite miner FERBASA gets country’s first Cat R2900XE

Core Lithium to sell Finniss stockpile to Glencore International

Zijin Gold Ridge adds five SANY SET150S hybrid mining trucks at Akyem

Midas Minerals discovers copper-silver deposits in Namibia

MP Materials to build new $1.25B magnet plant in Texas

Kali Metals to buy 30% interest in DOM’s Hill, Pear Creek from SQM

Panama growth hinges on Cobre Panama restart: Report

Cat on how field experience is powering the future of electrification

Chile moves to fast-track new lithium deals

Blackrock Silver launches drilling campaign at Tonopah West in US

Codelco using Kinamics robot to survey new mining fronts at El Teniente

Tudor Gold begins PEA for Treaty Creek in Canada

New Afton’s digital transformation with Ambra-deployed LTE/5G network

China’s coal supply to tighten in 2026 as demand growth slows

Agile Geoscience unlocks Lundin Gold’s Fruta Del Norte exploration

Greenland Resources expands exploration footprint at Malmbjerg moly project

STRABAG wins contracts at Chuquicamata Underground worth €800 million

Lundin turns to space tech to find more gold in Ecuador

Frequently Asked Questions about Mining

What are critical minerals?

Which countries produce the most lithium?

Why is copper important for the energy transition?

What is the difference between mining and mineral exploration?

How does commodity pricing affect mining stocks?

Mining & Minerals

Zambian copper producer selects Sandvik for surface fleet replacement

Featured Stories

RANKED: Top 10 gold mining companies of 2025

Nevada tops Fraser survey as Ontario, Saskatchewan rise

Mexican security risks highlighted in new reports

Gold price gains on tariff, geopolitical risks

More Headlines

Chile’s right-wing pivot puts mining policy under the microscope

Gold price rises above $5,200 on tariff uncertainty, Iran tensions

Bridgestone to launch three new mining & quarrying tyres at CONEXPO

BQE Water and Hudbay to implement the first SART plant in Canada

Global Atomic faces potential class action

Brazilian chromite miner FERBASA gets country’s first Cat R2900XE

Core Lithium to sell Finniss stockpile to Glencore International

Zijin Gold Ridge adds five SANY SET150S hybrid mining trucks at Akyem

Midas Minerals discovers copper-silver deposits in Namibia

MP Materials to build new $1.25B magnet plant in Texas

Kali Metals to buy 30% interest in DOM’s Hill, Pear Creek from SQM

Panama growth hinges on Cobre Panama restart: Report

Cat on how field experience is powering the future of electrification

Chile moves to fast-track new lithium deals

Blackrock Silver launches drilling campaign at Tonopah West in US

Codelco using Kinamics robot to survey new mining fronts at El Teniente

Tudor Gold begins PEA for Treaty Creek in Canada

New Afton’s digital transformation with Ambra-deployed LTE/5G network

China’s coal supply to tighten in 2026 as demand growth slows

Agile Geoscience unlocks Lundin Gold’s Fruta Del Norte exploration

Greenland Resources expands exploration footprint at Malmbjerg moly project

STRABAG wins contracts at Chuquicamata Underground worth €800 million

Lundin turns to space tech to find more gold in Ecuador

Frequently Asked Questions about Mining

What are critical minerals?

Which countries produce the most lithium?

Why is copper important for the energy transition?

What is the difference between mining and mineral exploration?

How does commodity pricing affect mining stocks?