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Antimony Resources Enters Permitting Phase at Bald Hill Project as Critical Minerals Demand Intensifies
Antimony Resources has officially moved its Bald Hill antimony project in Canada into the permitting and regulatory phase, marking a key transition from early-stage exploration toward…
Germanium Mining maps a drill path for its Québec project with up to C$1.35 million exploration budget in 2026
Germanium Mining has outlined an exploration programme for its QuĂ©bec asset with a 2026 budget of up to C$1.35 million, moving from early prospecting toward a…
Fragmented Metals Markets 2026: Copper Leads Demand, Lithium Stabilizes, and Africa Becomes the New Supply Battleground
The global metals market in 2026 is no longer moving in sync. Instead of broad, cycle-driven rallies, the sector is entering a phase of fragmentation, where…
Top ASX Copper Stocks Offer Leveraged Exposure to Structural Demand Boom
Australia’s mining sector is offering investors a broad range of entry points into the global copper market, from diversified majors to high-risk exploration plays. As demand…
US battery capacity surge threatens near-term oversupply as demand lags
A wave of investment since 2024 has pushed US battery manufacturing capacity far ahead of near-term demand, raising the odds of surplus and margin pressure. With…
Congo’s Cobalt Clampdown Lays Bare China’s Fragile Grip on Critical Minerals
China’s commanding position in the global critical minerals market—particularly in battery metals—has long appeared unassailable. In 2024, the country accounted for roughly 78 per cent of…
US and EU pursue different playbooks to secure critical minerals supply
As demand for battery metals and rare earths accelerates, the US and European Union are tightening their approaches to resource security—with Washington leaning on funding, offtakes…
Europe’s Critical Minerals Strategy Faces a Demand-Driven Reality Check
As the EU rolls out the next phase of its critical minerals strategy, analysts warn that the bloc is leaning heavily on supply expansion while underplaying…
Colombia Election Puts Mining Policy to the Test as Latin America Rebalances
Miners are watching Colombia’s presidential election for signs that Latin America’s shift toward market-friendly governance can translate into more predictable rules for capital-intensive projects. The vote…
Central Asia Courts Critical Minerals Windfall, but Investors Face a Supply-Chain Reality Check
As the West seeks alternatives to China’s grip on critical mineral processing, Central Asia is drawing fresh attention for its reserves and growing investment interest. The…