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Bottoming Out After the Euphoria: WGC Mid-Year Outlook—Why International Gold Prices Are Poised to Consolidate Near $4,100
If the global gold market in the first half of 2026 were described as a financial drama, its sheer intensity would undoubtedly secure it a place in the history books. In January, synchronized by extreme macroeconomic catalysts, international gold prices staged a historic rally, peaking at an all-...Read More -
The “ASEAN Standard” for Green Mining: Inside the 5th ASEAN Mineral Awards and Southeast Asia’s New Ecological Paradigm
For decades, mineral extraction in Southeast Asia was frequently associated with negative labels such as “primitive mining,” “ecological degradation,” and “community conflict.” However, driven by the global rush for responsible mineral sourcing, the mining re...Read More -
The New Hard-Rock Lithium Puzzle of 2026: As Rare Metal Exploration Heats Up in Thailand and Malaysia, Will Southeast Asia Birth Its Next “Lithium Triangle”?
In 2026, with global electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) demand for lithium continuously rising, securing alternative, safe, and green pathways for lithium supply has become a core strategic imperative for major battery giants and automakers. Historically, South America’s ...Read More -
Kamoa‑Kakula Delivers 64,300 Tonnes of Copper in Q2 2026; Mining, Power and Smelting Ramp Up for H2 Growth
The Kamoa‑Kakula copper complex, located near Kolwezi in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, is a large‑scale copper project jointly owned by Ivanhoe Mines, Zijin Mining and the DRC government. On 8 July 2026, Ivanhoe Mines announced that the project produced 64,328 tonnes of copp...Read More -
BHP Receives Approval for $14.7 Billion Copper Mine Expansion in Chile
Global mining giant BHP has obtained official environmental approval from Chilean authorities, greenlighting the $14.7 billion expansion of the Escondida copper mine. The super-mine, which accounts for over 5% of global mined copper production, now embarks on a decade‑long upgrade that will not o...Read More -
BHP Receives Approval for US$14.7 Billion Copper Mine Expansion in Chile
Global mining major BHP has officially obtained environmental approval from Chilean authorities to launch the US$14.7 billion Escondida copper mine expansion project. This super‑sized mine, which contributes over 5% of global mined copper production, now embarks on a decade‑long upgrade that ...Read More -
Role and Mechanism of Sodium Sulphide in Flotation of Oxidised Lead‑Zinc Ores
Oxidised lead‑zinc minerals (cerussite, anglesite, smithsonite, hemimorphite, etc.) have hydrophilic surfaces and cannot be directly floated with xanthate collectors. The addition of sodium sulphide sulphidises the ore, enabling subsequent adsorption of xanthates. Beyond sulphidisation and activa...Read More -
Hazardous Chemicals Management – Beware of Heat-Sensitive Decomposable Chemicals in Summer Heat
Summer heat poses multiple risks during the storage, transport, and use of chemicals that readily decompose upon heating. These risks include: 1. Fire and explosion hazards Some chemicals release significant heat and flammable gases when thermally decomposed. For example, potassium borohydride an...Read More -
Silicon Brains in the Field: How AI Technology is Breaking the Traditional Exploration “Blind Box Curse” in Africa and Latin America
In global mining circles, a brutal truth known as the “blind box curse” has long persisted: from the initial discovery of mineralization to countless trial-and-error drillings and feasibility studies, it takes an average of 15 to 20 years to bring a mine into actual production. Making...Read More -
Brazil’s 2050 Ambition: A Comprehensive Analysis of the New National Mining Plan and the Battle for a 12.2% Critical Minerals Share
For a long time, when discussing the ultimate “trump cards” in the global critical minerals and electric vehicle supply chains, global attention has been fixated on the cobalt belts of Central Africa, the lithium deposits of Chile and Australia, or the nickel mines of Indonesia. Howe...Read More -
North American Duel: How the US and Canada’s Dual “Accelerator” Moves Reflect Western Supply Chain Anxiety
For a long time, terms like “de-risking” and “supply chain resilience” have been omnipresent in Western geopolitical rhetoric, but they frequently remained confined to policy statements. However, on July 7, 2026, the North American continent deployed a highly synchronized ...Read More -
Breaking Africa’s “Extraction Without Refining” Curse: The Industrial Revolution at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the DRC
For decades, the African continent has been plagued by the “resource curse” within the global division of mining wealth. Despite possessing the world’s richest, highest-grade mineral belts, major resource nations in Central and West Africa have consistently served as mere raw-material...Read More
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