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Montenegro’s industrial prices cool to near-stability, easing cost-push inflation risk
Industrial producer prices in Montenegro rose just 0.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, with import-related industrial prices up 0.2%, pointing to an end of…
Montenegro inflation steadies in early 2026 as external shocks fade, MONSTAT data show
Montenegro’s consumer prices rose 0.8% month-on-month in March 2026, signaling a shift from earlier, import- and energy-driven inflation shocks toward a more domestically influenced pricing environment.…
Water Security Is Becoming the Make-or-Break Constraint for South Africa’s Mining Industry
In South Africa’s semi-arid economy, water scarcity is emerging as a decisive limit on mining feasibility—while acid mine drainage and slow groundwater recharge extend risks long…
African Mining Week 2026 Puts Artificial Intelligence at the Center of Africa’s Critical Minerals Push
Organisers of African Mining Week 2026 say artificial intelligence is already changing how mineral exploration is conducted across Africa, with governments and companies using AI tools…
Kinross Marte Gold Project in Chile: Strategic Development Outlook, Risks, and Investment Context in 2026
The Kinross Marte project in Chile is located in one of South America’s most closely watched gold districts, but in 2026 its importance goes far beyond…
Zambia’s Mingomba Copper Stake: How Ownership Plans Could Shape Long-Term Value
Zambia, via ZCCM Investments Holdings, holds a 20% stake in the Mingomba copper project and has signaled plans to raise it to 25%. With shaft-sinking and…
Copper in 2026: Tariffs, Acid Supply Shocks and Fragmented Trade Are Repricing the Market
Copper’s 2026 price signals are being rewritten by policy and logistics rather than traditional demand indicators. US tariff design, sulphuric acid constraints and regional delivery gaps…
Serbia’s Lithium Strategy Sparks Economic Ambition and Environmental Concerns in Europe’s Critical Minerals Race
Serbia has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its industrial future with the adoption of its long-term strategy for managing mineral and geological resources through 2040.…
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy Faces a Major Exploration Gap: Why Upstream Investment Is Now Essential
Europe is accelerating efforts to secure critical raw materials needed for its green transition, digital economy, and industrial resilience. Through new regulations, funding tools, and global…
Geopolitics Turns Critical Raw Materials Into Strategic Power Assets
In 2026, critical raw materials are increasingly governed by export controls, state reserves, and national security priorities rather than traditional supply-and-demand cycles. The shift is already…