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  • Platinum$1,438.27/oz−3.48%
  • Palladium$984.16/oz−2.21%
  • Copper$6.46/lb−1.89%
  • Aluminium$3,060/t−0.34%
  • Nickel$15,357/t−1.13%
  • Zinc$3,817/t−0.89%
  • Lead$1,895/t−0.33%
  • Lithium$14,068/t−2.47%
  • Cobalt$22.80/lb−0.22%
  • Uranium$92.25/lb+0.84%
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Mining operations news covers daily activity and long-term performance across global mining sites. From production increases and safety protocols to equipment upgrades and infrastructure projects, this section brings on-the-ground updates that define operational success. Learn how mines are adapting to labor challenges, automation, ESG standards, and local regulations. Whether you’re tracking gold extraction in Nevada or lithium production in Argentina, this category delivers site-specific insight for operators, engineers, analysts, and supply chain professionals. Explore related topics in Mining Technology, Mining Safety, and Metals Prices.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • May 15, 2023

Independent Mining Consultants Lead the Way in

Companies are looking to independent mining consultants to give them the knowledge and innovation they need to succeed in today's dynamic and fiercely competitive mining business.

Mining Operations • May 7, 2023

Behind the Mining Productivity Upswing

The mining business has changed significantly during the last few years. Previously thought of as a conventional and labor-intensive area, the industry has embraced technology to…

Copper • May 3, 2023

North America’s Mining Industry Booms

In response to the increased demand for minerals and metals, mining companies in North America have increased their production in recent years. This has resulted in…

Mining Operations • Apr 20, 2023

The Australasian Mine Safety Journal

The Australian Mine Safety Journal is a journal whose goal is to advance safety and best practices within the country's mining sector. It includes a wide…

Mining Operations • Apr 8, 2023

Protecting Workers: The Crucial Importance of

Despite the importance of mining, it is one of the most hazardous professions in the world, with a high risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

Battery Metals • Apr 5, 2023

Lithium miners are concentrating on expanding

As the global demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to increase, driven by the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market and the renewable energy industry,…

Mining Careers & Guides • Mar 13, 2023

Project Management in Mining Industry

Any industry, including the mining of minerals, relies heavily on project management, but with the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, some have begun to wonder…

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