Cochilco expects short-term lithium prices to remain high
The battery energy storage system sector will continue to gain market share, with projected growth of 50-55% in 2026, it said.
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Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low
Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle.
Sandvik acquires South Africa’s ThoroughTec Simulation
The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2026.
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration
Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project.
Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says
However, the industry cautioned that next year's projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk.
Gold price drops 3% on US jobs data beat
Spot prices fell as much as 4% to $4,880 per ounce, before parsing some losses.
Column: Can Africa win as the West and China scramble for minerals?
What is different this time compared to the colonial conquest of Africa two centuries ago is that African countries have far more choice.
Chow Tai Fook looks beyond glitter of gold with younger buyers, higher margins
China's largest jewellery retailer is introducing new products and store formats as it moves into overseas markets.
Coal will need more than the army to pull off a US revival
“I don’t think there is anything the Trump administration can do to help the coal industry recover,” research analyst says.
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