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Focus on: Uranium, the World's Most Powerful Metal

As China builds biggest ever uranium mine, we profile this extraordinary metal, looking at how it is mined, who by & how uranium operations are regulated

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Why Nickel Price Slump has hit BHP so Hard

As mining multinational BHP announces it is mothballing its Australian nickel operations, we look at why China-backed Indonesia has been a game changer

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Caterpillar & Komatsu combine with OEMs on e-Haul Trucks

OEM partnerships with mining equipment giants like Caterpillar & Komatsu providing safer, more efficient and greener autonomous electric haul trucks

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PwC: Mining's Crucial Role in Food Security 'Overlooked'

In the first of a two-part summary of PwC's 2024 mining report, we look at the under-appreciated role mining has to play in global food security

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Lithium Prices hit 35-month low as EV Market Stalls

A stagnating EV market and oversupply has seen lithium prices plummet, causing Albemarle -- the world's largest lithium producer -- to express concern

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As World Shuns Coal, Steelmaking Coke Demand Holds Steady

Demand for metallurgical coal -- vital for the steelmaking industry -- holds firm, as high price of green steel deters market from more-sustainable options

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The Battle for Control of Rare Earth Minerals Supply Chain

As Australia dilutes China's control of rare earth minerals mines, we look at the struggle for control of the 'magnet minerals' driving clean energy tech

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South Africa Mining Sector Holds Breath on Nationalisation

South Africa election will return a coalition government, sparking fears among metals and minerals investors that mining sector could be nationalised