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Frik Els

Frik Els

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Editor At Large, Mining

Vancouver

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  • One of the strangest chapters in copper mining is drawing to a close

    By Frik Els| Mining Verified With so much happening in copper – from all-time highs mixed with price collapses – it’s easy to lose sight of the giant hole that exists in the industry where dynamite meets bedrock. Cobre Panama has now been sitting idle for 18 months, ordered to shut down by a supreme court ruling following months of protests that rocked the Central American nation. The massive First Quantum Minerals mine, which entered production in 2019 is an increasingly rare phenomenon in copper mining.

    By Frik Els · Mining

    Apr. 10, 2025

  • CHART: Top 20 automakers by battery metal spending

    By Frik Els| Mining Verified 2024 was a record-breaking year for the global electric vehicle industry. In total, 865.5 GWh were added to the electric car parc, an expansion of 171.8 GWh, or 25% compared to the year before. The batteries of electric vehicles, including plug-in and conventional hybrids, sold globally during 2024 contained a combined 1.76 million tonnes of graphite, LCE (lithium carbonate equivalent), nickel, cobalt and manganese, outpacing growth in GWh and unit sale terms.

    By Frik Els · Mining

    Mar. 24, 2025

  • One of the strangest chapters in copper mining is drawing to a close

    By Frik Els| Mining Verified With so much happening in copper – from all-time highs mixed with price collapses – it’s easy to lose sight of the giant hole that exists in the industry where dynamite meets bedrock. Cobre Panama has now been sitting idle for 18 months, ordered to shut down by a supreme court ruling following months of protests that rocked the Central American nation. The massive First Quantum Minerals mine, which entered production in 2019 is an increasingly rare phenomenon in copper mining.

    By Frik Els · Mining

    Apr. 10, 2025

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Mining

MINING.com is a prominent digital platform focused on the mining industry, providing news, analysis, and resources since its establishment in 2011. It serves professionals, decision-makers, and stakeholders by delivering real-time updates, expert commentary, and multimedia content tailored to the mining sector. The platform offers a variety of services, including specialized email digests that cover industry news, multimedia content through MINING.COM TV, and community engagement features that connect industry professionals. MINING.com also produces data-driven infographics and reports, along with educational resources that highlight mining trends and technological advancements. With a readership that includes a significant number of decision-makers and industry professionals, MINING.com is recognized as a trusted authority in the field. Its multichannel delivery approach ensures that it meets the diverse preferences of its audience, influencing purchasing decisions and shaping industry trends.

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Founded: 2008