December 24, 2024

Gold price steadies as traders focus on uncertain 2025 rate path

Gold has hit successive records this year and is set to close 2024 more than 25% higher.

December 23, 2024

President Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel

CFIUS said on Monday that allowing Nippon Steel to take over US Steel could result in lower domestic steel production.

December 23, 2024

Arcadium shareholders approve $6.7bn sale to Rio Tinto

Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading after the company said that about 98% of its shareholders had voted in favor of the sale.

December 23, 2024

American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming

The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.

December 23, 2024

Lithium suppliers seek to rein in price discounts in 2025 talks

The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut.

December 23, 2024

Gold price slips as traders weigh outlook for Fed interest rate cuts

Bullion traded near $2,626 an ounce in thin trading after closing 1.1% higher on Friday.

December 23, 2024

Lithium Americas and GM close joint venture for Thacker Pass mine

Under the JV agreement GM would contribute $625 million to the project to gain a 38% stake.

December 22, 2024

Tiny but vital metal markets rush to adjust to Chinese clampdown

A bigger clampdown looks set to have far-reaching ramifications for supply chains feeding American defense and chip-making industries.

December 20, 2024

Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals

A sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve.

December 19, 2024

China’s niche metals export ban lifts prospects for Canadian firms

Canadian companies dabbling in these minerals include Teck Resources, Neo Performance Materials and Northern Graphite.