Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand
Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries.
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UK regulator was missing in action at start of nickel crisis, filings show
As nickel prices surged and for hours after a large Chinese bank missed a margin call, the Financial Conduct Authority was largely passive in its interactions with the LME.
Site visit: Allegiant Gold’s Eastside project in Nevada shows promise
Company plans to undertake 4,015 metres of reverse circulation drilling across 11 holes this year, targeting resource expansion and exploring new prospects.
$1 billion SPAC deal shows how mining supply chains are breaking up
INTERVIEW: Artem Volynets of ACG Electric Metals wants to roll up critical metals industry one mine at a time.
Mexican president pushes new labor minister to resolve Grupo Mexico conflict
Grupo Mexico recently clashed with Lopez Obrador over a railway concession and has several mines where production has stalled.
BMI forecasts decline in zinc price by year-end amidst weakening demand outlook
The revised forecast now stands at $2,550/tonne, down from the initial projection of $3,000/tonne.
Gold price hits three-month low on Powell’s hawkish cues
Further rate increases are “a pretty good guess” of where the central bank is heading, Powell said on Wednesday.
Iron ore leads metals higher on hopes for more China stimulus
After swinging between gains and losses since Monday, iron ore is on course for a modest weekly drop.
How a calcium-doped adsorbent helps deal with nuclear wastewater
A new calcium-doped adsorbent turns unwanted protons in acidic wastewater into agents for facilitating the removal of cesium ions, a major challenge for wastewater treatment in nuclear power plants.