Looking ahead, Australia’s iron ore production is projected to increase by 2.6% in 2026 to 993.4 million tonnes. Credit: BJP7images via Shutterstock.com. Australia is the world’s largest iron ore producer,…
The downturn is expected to be driven by excess supply, softer demand growth, and elevated inventory levels across the value chain. Over the forecast period, China’s coal production is expected…
China-led foreign direct investment has been the main catalyst behind Indonesia’s nickel boom. Credit: KAISARMUDA / Shutterstock.com. Indonesia is the world’s largest nickel producer, accounting for around 65% of global…
Credit: Parilov via Shutterstock.com. Australia’s coal mining industry remains a critical pillar of the national economy, with thermal coal accounting for more than 60% of total output and metallurgical coal…
Looking ahead to 2026, global lithium output is expected to increase further by 15.0% to reach 389,100t. China’s lithium mine output is expected to increase further by 16.9% to 68,500t…
Credit: Sunshine Seeds via Shutterstock.com;. Global manganese production remains heavily concentrated in Africa, with South Africa, Gabon, and Ghana collectively accounting for a substantial share of total output. This concentration…
Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policies have created significant market volatility and geopolitical manoeuvring for the region’s mining industry. Major mining hubs within the Asia Pacific include China, India,…
Looking ahead, the global iron ore output is projected to grow by 4.5% in 2026 to 2,728.9mt. Credit: YANG YIDONG via Shutterstock.com. Global iron ore output is projected to increase…
Cobalt mine output in the DRC is projected to grow by 4.4% to reach 247.7 kilotonnes in 2026. The DRC continues to dominate global cobalt supply, with its leading position…
In 2026, Indonesia’s coal output is forecast to remain under pressure, as structural challenges continue to dominate the supply outlook. Credit: Abdul Faqih B / Shutterstock.com. Indonesia’s coal production is…
