Indonesia’s nickel dominance reshapes global supply outlook
Global nickel production is estimated to have increased by 6.1% in 2025, driven primarily by Indonesia’s continued expansion. The country…
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Mine restarts support West Africa’s gold recovery in 2026
West Africa’s gold sector is entering 2026 with a stronger near-term outlook, supported by Ghana’s robust 2025 performance and expected…
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Uranium supply gains momentum as nuclear energy returns to the spotlight
Global uranium production is estimated to have increased by 6.1% in 2025, with growth led primarily by Kazakhstan, followed by…
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Natural graphite production is growing, as well as being geographically rebalanced
Global natural graphite production is estimated to have increased by 9.6% to 1.70 million tonnes (mt) in 2025, but the…
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Project ramp-ups and expansions to lift global lead output in 2026
Global lead production is estimated to have increased by a marginal 0.7% in 2025 to reach 4.575 million tonnes (mt),…
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Brazil’s iron ore production to rise due to stronger Vale performance
Brazil is the second-largest iron ore producer in the world, accounting for 16.7% of global production in 2024. The country’s…
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Top 20 miners’ CapEx to grow by 3.8% in 2026
Capital expenditure (CapEx) by the world’s top 20 mining companies increased from $73.6bn in 2024 to $79.4bn in 2025 and…
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Iran War: supply chain risks and outlook for mining industry
The 2026 US/Israel war with Iran is transmitting risk into global mining and metals markets less through direct supply disruption…
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Salar de Atacama expansion set to lift Chile lithium output in 2026
Chile’s lithium production is expected to continue growing in 2026, supported primarily by rising output from the Salar de Atacama,…
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Biodiversity strategy is a must for mining companies
Much modern technology, and the convenience that comes along with it, is dependent on the mining sector. But when mining…