Battery-technology metals to leave gold, silver in the dust: readers A whopping two-thirds of MINING.com readers say battery-technology metals will perform better than precious or base metals this year. Michael Allan McCrae | February 17, 2018 | 11:49 am
This coal miner shows limits of Trump’s bid to rescue industry To understand the big challenge facing U.S. coal miners, look no further than Cloud Peak Energy Inc. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2018 | 3:29 pm
US Commerce Department proposes hefty import curbs on steel, aluminum Some U.S. lawmakers and steel and aluminum users have urged caution in any restrictions to avoid disruptions or price spikes in the raw materials. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2018 | 3:25 pm
US seeks to boost output of 35 minerals, reduce import reliance The administration wants to identify new domestic sources of critical minerals and increase domestic exploration, mining and recycling. Reuters | February 16, 2018 | 3:13 pm
The future of automobile innovation The auto market is expected to jump from $3.5 trillion (2015) to $6.7 trillion (2030) – and 30% of the revenue will come from new services. Visual Capitalist | February 16, 2018 | 12:26 pm
Natural Resources Canada chooses partners to research rare earths production During the research project, rare-earth-element ("REE") solutions will be prepared at the facilities of Ontario-based Process Research Ortech Inc. Innovation Metals Corp. | February 16, 2018 | 11:57 am
Sweden hunts for cobalt as electrical vehicle race boosts demand Sweden will step up efforts to find precious minerals such as cobalt and lithium, key battery components that are in demand among makers of EVs. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2018 | 11:40 am
Deripaska takes on Potanin as mining tycoons battle in court Three billionaires faced off in London court on Friday in a conflict triggered by Roman Abramovich’s desire to sell his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2018 | 11:33 am
Rio Tinto’s Mongolian copper worries mount Ulaanbaatar orders Rio Tinto to build domestic power plant for $5.3 billion expansion of Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine. Frik Els | February 16, 2018 | 11:17 am