Base metals
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…
Gold, Copper and Lithium Set the Tone for Global Mining in 2026
In 2026, gold, copper and lithium are emerging as the three most strategic commodities for investors and policymakers—serving as a financial hedge, an electrification input and…
Mining M&A accelerates as copper, lithium and gold supply chains consolidate for the energy transition
Mining dealmaking in 2026 is shifting from cyclical trading to long-term resource strategy, with companies buying scale and quality assets in copper, lithium and gold. Analysts…
Green Mining Revolution 2026: Waterless Processing and Sustainable Extraction Transform Copper, Lithium, and Gold Production
The global mining industry is entering a new phase as waterless processing and green extraction technologies redefine how minerals are produced. In 2026, mounting pressure from…
Smart Mining Revolution 2026: How Technology and Sustainability Are Transforming the Economics of Copper, Lithium, and Nickel
The mining sector is undergoing a profound shift as technology and sustainability redefine how resources are extracted, processed, and delivered. In 2026, mining is no longer…
Mining Supercycle 2026: How Private Capital Is Powering Copper, Lithium, and Nickel Growth
The global mining industry is entering a powerful new growth phase in 2026, driven not just by demand but by a surge of private capital investment.…
Europe’s Critical Minerals Push: €100 Billion in Refining and Battery Materials Investment Targets Supply Security by 2035
Europe is ramping up critical minerals processing investment—spanning solvent extraction, hydrometallurgy, battery materials and recycling—with analysts estimating more than €100 billion in capital needs by 2035.…
Europe Turns to Solvent Extraction to Secure Critical Minerals—But the Scale Gap Remains
Europe’s critical-minerals push is shifting from mining to solvent extraction and hydrometallurgical refining, where value and leverage are increasingly concentrated. Yet with less than 5% of…
Sino-European Critical Minerals Alliance: How Lithium, Nickel and Rare Earth Cooperation Could Reshape Global Supply Chains
As geopolitical tensions redraw the map of global trade, Europe and China are navigating a relationship defined by competition, dependency, and strategic opportunity. Nowhere is this…