Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely. Frik Els | July 4, 2023 | 3:46 pm
Argentina mining and energy output up 7.8% in May, driven by crude The country's crude oil production rose 9% in the month on an annual basis. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 2:01 pm
Global copper melting activity slows in June, despite China strength The Earth-i global dispersion index fell to 45.9 in June from 46.2 in May. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 11:03 am
Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology. Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 9:44 am
Toyota aims to halve size, cost, and weight of EV batteries with new solid-state technology Toyota claims solid-state battery has a 745 mile range, with 10 minute charging time. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 9:31 am
Seabridge seals $150 million note & NSR deal with Sprott Seabridge will use the funds to achieve the designation of “substantially started” from the BC government. Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 8:55 am
GoGold Resources announces PEA for Los Ricos gold-silver project Highlights of the PEA include an after-tax NPV of C$413 million with an after-tax IRR of 29%. Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 8:43 am
Sizing up: The oil market vs Top 10 metal markets combined The oil market is bigger than the 10 largest metal markets combined, with production value exceeding $2 trillion annually. Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 4, 2023 | 8:33 am
Kiplin Metals shares advance as it secures financing for uranium project Net proceeds from the offering will be used by Kiplin for the upcoming exploration program on its Cluff Lake Road (CLR) uranium project. Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 8:26 am