Metals And Mining

No single fund captures the entire critical minerals supply chain. This new eResearch special mining report compares ETFs, mutual funds, and royalty and streaming companies offering exposure to lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earths like neodymium and dysprosium. Learn why fund names can be misleading, how royalty and streaming structures shift investor risk, and why one “rare earth” ETF holds 96.6% true rare-earth exposure while another holds just 16%. See how BATT, PICK, COPX, REMX, REXC, EART, Altius, Wheaton, and other vehicles stack up. Download the full 9-page report to compare holdings, fees, and geographic exposure before choosing your investment vehicle. [more]

BHP’s artificial intelligence (AI) mining strategy centers on execution, not technology alone. At PDAC 2026, Mikko Tepponen outlined how data integration, AI, and system-level platforms are reshaping mining decisions from exploration to operations. As ore bodies become deeper and more complex, and demand for critical minerals rises, BHP is prioritizing faster decision cycles, improved capital allocation, and operational stability. Key initiatives include centralized exploration data platforms, computer vision in iron ore operations, and digital twins at Escondida. The company reports over US$2 billion in value from digital initiatives, but emphasizes that scalable execution and integrated systems will define long-term competitive advantage. [more]