July 18, 2024

US has second-longest mine development timeline in the world, S&P Global says

Mines in the US go from discovery to production on an average of 29 years.

July 18, 2024

Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

July 17, 2024

Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 — report

According to Bain & Company, lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant for the foreseeable future.

July 17, 2024

Sodium-ion battery startup sparks lithium alternative

Peak Energy received $55 million in funding to scale up production of sodium-ion batteries that the company is positioning as an alternative to the widely used lithium-ion technology. 

July 17, 2024

Arizona Sonoran expands Cactus copper resource, new PEA pending

The company plans to complete a definitive feasibility study for the expanded copper project by the end of 2025.

July 17, 2024

Fortescue cuts 700 jobs, slows down green hydrogen plans

Fortescue is revising plans to become a major green hydrogen producer, citing high energy costs as the main reason for restructuring and layoffs.

July 16, 2024

Video: LSE-listed uranium junior Power Metals lands in North America

The company holds a portfolio including precious, base and strategic metal exploration in North America, Africa, Saudi Arabia and Australia.

July 16, 2024

Which US presidential candidate does gold prefer?

Gold loves chaos and should be hitting new highs, especially with inflation coming down and with it, two rate cuts likely before year’s end.

July 16, 2024

Gold price surpasses $2,470 for a new all-time high

Bullion is now 18% higher for the year, boosted by anticipation of Fed loosening as well as significant buying by central banks.

July 15, 2024

AEMA, coalition launch legal challenge to BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule 

The American Exploration & Mining Association was joined by a coalition in filing a challenge last Friday in the Wyoming district court.