global mining trends

How rare earths are quietly pulling the mining world into a new age of magnetism and redefining the balance of power beneath the surface

In mining, every generation gets its own frontier.

By Jamie Wade on October 17, 2025
Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Mines & Projects, Project Overviews, Development Stages, Exploration, Exploration technologies and methodologies
Australia, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, North America, United States, Canada
Dysprosium, Industrial Minerals, Scandium, Graphite, Strategic Minerals, Rare Earth Elements, Lithium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Samarium, Terbium

From ore to upheaval: Alistair Stephens says critical mineral success in emerging nations hinges less on geology and more on geopolitics

When it comes to critical minerals in emerging nations, geology is often the easy part - what makes or breaks a project is navigating the politics, markets, and risks that sit behind the orebody.

By Jamie Wade on September 5, 2025
Safety, ESG, Environmental Impact Assessments, Regulatory Adherence, Stakeholder Communication, Sustainable Practices, Mine Closure Planning, Workforce, Health and Well-being Programs, Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Mines & Projects, Project Overviews, Development Stages, Case Studies
South America, Africa, South Africa, Namibia, Asia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam
Niobium, Base Metals, Gallium, Copper, Nickel, Rare Earth Elements, Neodymium, Strategic Minerals, Lithium