Category: Analyst Comment

Credit: Sunshine Seeds via Shutterstock.com;. Global manganese production remains heavily concentrated in Africa, with South Africa, Gabon, and Ghana collectively…

Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policies have created significant market volatility and geopolitical manoeuvring for the region’s mining industry.…

Looking ahead, the global iron ore output is projected to grow by 4.5% in 2026 to 2,728.9mt. Credit: YANG YIDONG…

Cobalt mine output in the DRC is projected to grow by 4.4% to reach 247.7 kilotonnes in 2026. The DRC…

In 2026, Indonesia’s coal output is forecast to remain under pressure, as structural challenges continue to dominate the supply outlook.…

In 2026, copper output is projected to recover as operating conditions normalise and major mines return to steady-state production. Overall,…

Despite coal’s strategic role in ensuring energy security, weaker electricity demand growth and improved renewable generation capacity are expected to…

Output is forecast to increase strongly with an annual growth rate of 6% to reach 3,404.1kt as operations normalise. Additional…

Oil was the backbone of the older world order, and critical minerals are the foundation of the new one. Critical…

Iron ore is expected to grow from 967.2 million tonnes in 2025 to 1.11 million tonnes by 2030. Credit: GlobalData.…