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US copper output forecast to expand by 8.4% in 2026

The US retained its position as the fifth-largest copper producer in the world in 2025, with its production accounting for…
Australia copper output set to contract for fourth consecutive year in 2026

Australia’s copper production declined by 3.5% in 2025, primarily driven by the closure of Glencore’s Mount Isa copper mine in…
Chile’s copper output set to recover by 1.0% in 2026

Chile’s copper output declined by 1.6% in 2025, largely due to water supply constraints and mine sequencing at Collahuasi. In…
Global silver output is expected to remain broadly stable in 2026

Global silver production increased by 2.8% in 2025, with growth in Russia, Peru, Chile and China more than offsetting declines…
Copper and lithium boom reinforces Latin America’s role in the future of mining

Latin America continues to play a pivotal role in the global mining landscape, underpinned by its vast resource base and…

Africa’s mining sector poised for sustained growth driven by critical minerals and policy reforms

Africa, one of the world’s richest mining regions, continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for mineral production.…
How AR can help address mining’s workforce skills gap

Mining companies are facing significant skill gaps as experienced workers are retiring faster than they can be replaced. This demographic…
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…
Mine restarts support West Africa’s gold recovery in 2026

West Africa’s gold sector has entered Q2 2026 with a stronger near-term outlook, supported by Ghana’s robust 2025 performance and…
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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