Mining Journal

Where will the powerhouse of the future mining economy be located? The latest figures suggest China might be a good bet. Analysis reported by Mining Journal suggests outbound investment from Chinese miners may soon match the heady days of 2012, when state-owned firms were splashing the cash all over the globe. This time, however, it’s private entities that are on the hunt for deals. Find out which firms are the most acquisitive, where they’re looking and what their targets have in common – as well as why analysts believe this particular Chinese revolution comes with inbuilt longevity – by reading more in this trending Mining Journal article, now free to access for a limited period.

Mining Journal’s list of the top 10 global gold producers is more than just a chance to see who’s up and who’s down over the last 12 months – it’s a compelling glimpse into what makes the industry tick. The operational efficiencies that drive the lucky few’s success are laid bare, from who controls their cost base most effectively to who recorded the best realised price in 2025. Production overall was down 9% over the year, but of equal importance are the stories behind shifts in output and the relative performance of each of the 10. Look at the numbers and the narratives for a limited period by reading the Mining Journal article that got everyone talking, for free.

Gold’s behaviour since the start of the Iran war has been counter-intuitive, with an unexpected drop in value belying its long-standing status as a ‘safe haven’ Is it an anomaly or a rewriting of the rules? There are several factors in play: ▶ Interest rates in major economies are rising (or cuts are being postponed) as energy prices spike ▶ A strong US dollar is putting off foreign buyers of the commodity ▶ Investors are cashing in to cover their losses amid a broader market slump fired by the Middle East conflict But as Mining Journal discovers in this popular and much-discussed article, analysts and investors remain confident that the underlying fundamentals that have powered gold to relatively recent highs remain in place and the good times are set to continue beyond current market turbulence. Read the article for a limited period and find out how Mining Journal has its finger on the pulse of major commodity markets, and the events that move them.

Glencore’s determination to do things its own way is admirable but is it costing it the buyout it so desperately craves? High-profile fines and legislative run-ins, combined with a unique, non-conformist culture, make it a maverick among mining majors, and that might turn off potential suitors. In this punchy opinion article which got the industry talking, Mining Journal outlines how the failed RioTinto deal cost Glencore far more dearly than its former suitor, and why it leaves the business at a critical crossroads. Read it free for a limited time: https://lnkd.in/ediSHGNQ

Step aside greenback, there’s a new currency in town… The broader sell-off of the US dollar and political ill-will towards the Trump administration - on top of concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve - are changing the way miners view the sector’s traditional currency of choice. Central banks are drifting gradually away from the dollar, and mining may follow suit. Some of the biggest names in the industry are increasingly pricing contracts, taking out loans and settling sales in yuan, a practice actively encouraged by Beijing, the world’s largest mineral buyer. African miners are leading the way, and may be a driving force in the dethroning of the dollar. Read this Mining Journal analysis, one of our most popular articles of the year so far, to find out more about what’s driving the change, and which miners are embracing the yuan most enthusiastically.

Glencore’s determination to do things its own way is admirable but is it costing it the buyout it so desperately craves? High-profile fines and legislative run-ins, combined with a unique, non-conformist culture, make it a maverick among mining majors, and that might turn off potential suitors. In this punchy opinion article which got the industry talking, Mining Journal outlines how the failed Rio Tinto deal cost Glencore far more dearly than its former suitor, and why it leaves the business at a critical crossroads. Read it free for a limited time: https://lnkd.in/g7nRTsf3