China July copper imports rise on-year as price slump spurs buying China's imports of copper rose 9.3% from a year earlier. Reuters | August 7, 2022 | 9:49 am
China July rare earth exports down 8% year on year Exports of the group of 17 minerals from the world's largest producer stood at 3,637.10 tonnes last month. Reuters | August 7, 2022 | 9:36 am
Scientists figure out how to produce metallic iron on Mars The process involves combining processed air, dirt and sunlight on Mars to create metallic iron. Staff Writer | August 7, 2022 | 5:44 am
World Series of Poker player charged with spoofing gold market Nevada metals trader with a side gig on the world poker circuit was charged Friday with manipulating gold and silver markets. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2022 | 2:47 pm
EPA funding for battery recycling ‘part of the piece’ in handling of scrap metals, says CEO "Increasingly, metals have got to come from recycling. The demand is that high.” Amanda Stutt | August 5, 2022 | 2:25 pm
Hundreds of new mines required to meet 2030 battery metals demand — IEA report Pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. Henry Lazenby | August 5, 2022 | 12:12 pm
British Columbia lithium junior fined for misleading advertising According to the BCSC, Bearing Lithium Corp. misled potential investors through an advertorial promoting the company and its lithium project in Chile. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | August 5, 2022 | 11:50 am
Gold price drops after US jobs data keeps Fed on hawkish track Gold dropped after US labor market data showed employers added more jobs in July than forecasted. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2022 | 10:55 am
Europe’s top copper producer looks to cut gas usage in Germany The Hamburg-based company is looking to switch to alternatives like fuel oil, but is bracing for a potential restriction in gas supply. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2022 | 9:13 am