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Chile’s sulphuric acid crunch raises risk to copper output and exposes global supply-chain fragility
Chile’s copper sector is facing mounting pressure from a deepening sulphuric acid shortage, a key input for processing oxide ores. As shipping disruptions and tighter export…
Congo and Zambia at the Core of Africa’s Copper Push—And the Financing, Infrastructure and Technology Tests Ahead
Africa’s copper sector is moving from promise to scale, with the Central African Copperbelt—spanning the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia—benefiting from notably high ore grades.…
Luca Mining bets on Mexico’s Sierra Madre to diversify output and manage cycle risk
Luca Mining is positioning itself in Mexico’s Sierra Madre polymetallic corridor with a dual-mine approach designed to balance base- and precious-metal exposure. The strategy leans on…
Europe Becomes the Financial Core of Global Mining as Capital, Policy, and Critical Minerals Supply Chains Converge
Europe’s position in the global mining industry is undergoing a structural shift that goes far beyond market cycles or short-term commodity trends. The region is no…
Core Lithium wins A$290m funding to restart Finniss, betting on disciplined economics after 2024 price shock
Core Lithium has secured a A$290 million funding package to restart its Finniss lithium project in Australia’s Northern Territory, using conservative pricing assumptions to manage volatility.…
Iran Strait Closure Tightens Sulfur Supply, Raising Costs for Copper and Nickel Producers
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sharply constrained Gulf sulfur flows, triggering export restrictions and record prices. That squeeze is now feeding directly into…
Spanish Mountain and Wheaton agree $55mn royalty financing for British Columbia gold project
Spanish Mountain Gold has signed a $55 million royalty agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, granting a 1.5% net smelter return on future gold and silver production.…
How ceasefires influence gold markets through energy price dynamics
The impact of ceasefires on gold prices is often misunderstood. While conventional wisdom suggests that peace should weaken safe-haven demand, modern gold markets respond through a…
China’s copper supply chain control reshapes global markets
The global copper industry is undergoing a profound structural realignment, driven by the growing dominance of processing capacity in China. As mining jurisdictions struggle with rising…
Chile’s acid crunch threatens global copper supply chains
A shortage of sulfuric acid in Chile is exposing a key weakness in the global copper industry: reliance on specialised chemical inputs without which production cannot…