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Global manufacturers face a new supply chain challenge

17 June 202617 June 2026 Iain Global, Mining, Supply Chain 6 min read

China's growing use of export controls signals a broader shift in global trade. As strategic materials... Read more

Close-up of coal rocks moving along an industrial conveyor belt at a large scale coal mining and processing facility.

6 coal mining companies driving global production and trade

15 May 202615 May 2026 Erin Flock Minerals, Mining, USA 11 min read

Coal remains one of the world’s most strategically important commodities despite the rapid growth of renewable... Read more

Scientists study the deep mantle origins of rare giant diamonds using kimberlite and olivine mineral analysis.

Scientists uncover the deep-Earth origin of the world’s largest diamonds

7 May 20267 May 2026 Iain Diamonds, Geoscience, Kimberlites, Mining, Research 5 min read

A University of Cape Town-led study has identified how some of the world’s rarest and largest... Read more

Large-scale copper mining operation representing global consolidation and critical mineral demand in 2026.

Mining M&A enters 2026 with its strongest momentum in years

7 May 20267 May 2026 Iain Acquisition, Mining, mining industry 7 min read

Mining dealmaking is accelerating as copper, lithium and rare earth assets become increasingly tied to industrial... Read more

Mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo surrounded by security personnel and industrial infrastructure tied to critical mineral extraction.

Congo is using a paramilitary force to secure critical mineral supply chains

7 May 20267 May 2026 Iain Congo, Critical Minerals, Mining, Security, US 7 min read

The Democratic Republic of Congo is creating a specialized mining force as competition intensifies over cobalt,... Read more