February 2, 2022

Rock Tech, Bilfinger to build Europe’s first lithium refinery

The Canadian miner and the German industrial services provider expect the lithium hydroxide converter to be in operations in 2024.

February 2, 2022

World’s first physically-backed EV metals ETC launched

The Global Palladium Fund announced the launching of its own physical EV metals exchange-traded commodities with $10 million of seed capital.

February 1, 2022

Rupert drills record 103m of 8 g/t Au at Ikkari project in Finland

The company has reported new results from a further 7 primarily infill holes.

February 1, 2022

Analysts expect scorching base metals rally to cool

Market balances are expected to shift from supply deficit towards surplus in 2023 as production recovers and demand cools, Andy Home says.

February 1, 2022

Earth’s ‘Goldilocks zone’ responsible for metal ore deposit formation

Researchers have discovered a ‘Goldilocks zone’ at the base of the earth’s crust where temperature allows for metals to be transported to shallower levels near the surface.

January 30, 2022

Energy transition saw record investment in 2021 — report

BloombergNEF reports that global investment in the energy transition totalled $755 billion in 2021.

January 28, 2022

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest gold projects

Once again, the Pebble mine project in Alaska takes the #1 spot.

January 28, 2022

Tesla’s not working on that $25,000 car – here’s why

R.I.P. Model 2.

January 28, 2022

Copper price heads for biggest weekly fall in three months

"Price weakness could last through China's New Year public holiday next week, typically a time of low demand," said Saxo Bank.

January 28, 2022

Zinc squeeze worsens as a second European smelter closes

Europe's zinc buyers can only hope warmer spring weather comes early this year, writes Andy Home.