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Hormuz Crisis 2026: How a Global Shipping Chokepoint Is Disrupting Copper, Gold and Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors—has become a focal point of geopolitical tension in 2026, triggering far-reaching consequences for the global…
Chinese Hybrid Capital Reshapes Global Mining: Private Investors and State Giants Expand Control Across Africa, Latin America and Asia
A fundamental shift is underway in global mining investment, driven by the convergence of Chinese state-owned enterprises and private investors into a powerful hybrid financing model.…
Middle East Mining Push in 2026: Saudi Copper Smelting, Lithium Refining and the Rise of a New Resource Hub
Saudi Arabia is accelerating mining as part of Vision 2030, expanding exploration for gold and copper while building processing capacity such as a planned large-scale copper…
Global Mining Boom 2026: Copper, Lithium and Gold Drive a New Era of Tech, Investment and Energy Transition
The year 2026 is shaping up as a defining moment for the global mining industry. From the rugged landscapes of Canada to the mineral-rich terrains of…
Chinese Investment Tightens Grip on Europe’s Battery Supply Chain With €30 Billion Push Into Lithium Processing and EV Manufacturing
Chinese capital is rapidly transforming its role in Europe’s energy transition—from a financial backer into a key owner and operator of critical battery infrastructure. Across lithium…
Canadian Capital and European Investors Power €10 Billion Mining Boom Across Balkans and Nordics
A powerful new financing structure is emerging across the Balkans and Nordic regions, combining Canadian equity markets with European institutional capital to unlock a mining pipeline…
TSX and TSX Venture Fuel Europe’s Critical Minerals Push from Iberia to the Nordics
Canadian-listed junior miners are increasingly funding and developing critical minerals projects across Europe, using the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange as a key source…
Korsnäs Rare Earths Expansion Positions Finland at the Center of Europe’s Critical Minerals Strategy
European Resources has significantly expanded the resource base of its Korsnäs rare earths project in western Finland, marking a major step forward in Europe’s efforts to…
Europe’s Battery Future Depends on Recycling, Strong Governance, and Public Trust
A new assessment by World Wide Fund for Nature reframes Europe’s battery ambitions, highlighting a critical dilemma at the heart of the energy transition: how to…
Greenland Resources Secures Long-Term Molybdenum Supply Deal With SSAB, Boosting Europe’s Raw Materials Security
Greenland Resources has reinforced its role in Europe’s critical raw materials supply chain by signing a long-term offtake agreement with SSAB. The deal focuses on supplying…