The ISA has issued 31 exploration contracts as of 31 January 2026 (19 nodules, 8 sulphides, 4 crusts) and no exploitation contract, so deep-sea mining is not yet a commercial industry. The Council did ...

The 30 October 2026 Land Court recommendation applies to Winchester South, not Blackwater, so the Whitehaven Blackwater mine extension has no approval and should not be treated as de-risked. The ...

Bolivia's estimated tin output fell from 21,200 t in 2024 to 15,000 t in 2025 (USGS), a drop of roughly 29% that is the central question for any Bolivia tin mining investment thesis. Bolivia supplied ...

Most people hear “quartz” and think of a raw material story. Quartz is one of the most common materials on the planet, though, and the real silicon supply chain concentration risk sits elsewhere: in ...

Gold miners pullback or opportunity? Tavi Costa cites a 10% free cash flow yield and a possible re-rating. See his 12-24 month case and the risks.

Biooxidation lifted gold recovery from 58% to 88% in one study. See how bacteria break down sulphides, and what ore testing must check first.

No platinum group metal grade has been measured for any unvisited metallic asteroid, so every quoted figure is an inference built on meteorite analogues and assumptions. South Africa produced about 71 ...

Iron ore price stops sliding after two months of losses as China's hot-metal output dips just 0.2%. See what Goldman and Westpac expect next.

Indonesia nickel production cuts deepen as ENC runs at 30% capacity. CRU slashes its 2026 MHP forecast to 370kt while LME nickel slides 25%.

Tether's gold reserves fell to 142.8 tons in Q3 2026, its first drop. See why it looks like rebalancing, not a bearish call, and what it means for miners.

Yari Resources Ltd reviews 199 holes at the Arcadia Coal Project to test growth east of its 282Mt resource. See what's next for investors.

Sigma Lithium prices an upsized US$125M convertible bond offering, swapping 11.45% debt for a 7% fixed coupon. See what it means.