Infographic: Can Quebec build Canada’s first graphite supply chain?
Of Quebec’s many active and planned critical mineral operations, its graphite sector could be the first to establish a complete mine-to-battery-material supply chain in the…
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Infographic: Global gold demand
Gold demand is undergoing a significant, structural, and geographic transformation, driven by record-high prices, unprecedented central bank accumulation and a shift towards safe-haven assets in…
Infographic: North America’s next rare earths mine?
Rare earths – essential components in electronics, defence applications and electric vehicle batteries – are hot geopolitical items as Western countries seek to secure supplies…
Infographic: BRICs vs the West – the gold divide
As geopolitical realignments accelerate, BRICS nations are rapidly expanding their gold holdings as part of a broad shift away from US-dollar-denominated reserves. Since 2020,…
Infographic: Production milestones to watch in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, The Northern Miner looks ahead to 12 projects across North America on track to reach mining milestones in 2026. From precious…
Infographic: US tariffs steer Quebec aluminum to Europe
Quebec is the heart of Canada’s aluminum industry, hosting eight of the country’s nine smelters. The industry exports $10.8 billion worth of the metal annually….
Infographic: Why most US copper is from the Southwest
Copper mining in the four southwestern states of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah produces almost all of the United States’ red metal output. In 2024,…
Who controls uranium?
When we look at uranium resources through the lens of geopolitical spheres of control, the story is telling.
Infographic: Antimony refinement
Antimony is a critical mineral—vital for military applications and ammunition, semiconductors and specialized alloys. Control over its refining capacity carries significant strategic leverage. The…
Infographic: Rare earth magnets demand
Rare earth magnets are vital for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and advanced technologies—and demand is rising fast. Currently, EVs and wind account for…
Infographic: Rare earth extraction spheres of control
The second edition of our Rare Earths series breaks down global extraction at the mine level, country by country. It then regroups those nations into five geopolitical spheres of control: the…
Infographic: Gold and silver producers vs reserves
The ranks of the world’s top precious metal producing countries are subject to change over time, one factor being economically mineable reserves. South Africa, for…