Latin America’s Copper Powerhouses Face Escalating Political Risk as Global Dependence Deepens
Chile and Peru — the twin pillars of global copper supply, jointly responsible for nearly 40% of the world’s output — are entering a critical...
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Global Miners Intensify Bidding War for Peru’s Copper as EV and Digital-Economy Demand Surges
Peru — already a global powerhouse in copper production — has become the centre of an unprecedented international scramble as miners race to secure copper...
Eurasia’s Mining Boom Faces a Critical Test: Governance, Transparency and the Global Battle for Critical Minerals
Eurasia — spanning Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Caucasus, Türkiye and Mongolia — is entering one of the most dynamic phases of its mining history. Driven by...
Eurasia’s New Mineral Power Play: How Tightening Export Rules Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains
Eurasian governments are rewriting the rules of the mineral economy, accelerating a wave of resource nationalism that is reshaping global supply chains for copper, lithium,...
Congo Mining Audit Uncovers US$16.8 Billion Revenue Shortfall, Spotlighting Governance Risks
A comprehensive audit of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector has revealed more than US$16.8 billion in under-reported revenues, exposing deep-rooted governance weaknesses in...
Africa’s Mining Sector Soars as Global Demand for Copper, Lithium, and PGMs Surges
Africa’s mining sector has posted its strongest quarterly growth in years, fueled by skyrocketing global demand for copper, manganese, platinum-group metals (PGMs), lithium, and other...
EU Launches First Strategic Mining Investment in Greenland to Secure Critical Minerals
The European Union has approved its first-ever strategic mining investment in Greenland, a milestone that signals a new phase in Europe’s quest to secure critical...
Europe Risks Deep Copper Shortages as AI Data-Centre Boom Supercharges Demand
Europe may be heading toward a major copper shortage, as accelerating construction of AI-driven data centres collides with the continent’s broader electrification agenda. Analysts warn...
Glencore Restructures Workforce While Doubling Copper Output to Meet Global Electrification Demand
Glencore, one of the world’s leading commodity producers, has unveiled a bold strategy: cutting approximately 1,000 jobs while committing to nearly double its copper production...
Poland Fast-Tracks Coal Phase-Out with New Mine-Closure Law and Enhanced Support for Miners
Poland, long Europe’s most coal-dependent nation, has taken a decisive step toward decarbonisation by passing legislation that accelerates coal mine closures while expanding compensation and...