August 1, 2024

MP Materials loss steeper than expected on low rare earths prices

The company's largest shareholder, said he was "cautiously optimistic" that production should rebound in the third quarter.

July 31, 2024

Tumbling lithium prices push Albemarle to fresh round of cost cuts

To save costs, the company is launching a "comprehensive review of its cost and operating structure" that should be complete by October.

July 31, 2024

OceanaGold stock falls on lower Q2 output

Gold production for Q2 2024 came in at 98,200 oz., down almost 25% from the 2023 quarter.

July 31, 2024

Rio Tinto open to major acquisitions to meet copper goals

CEO Jakob Stausholm noted that buying quality assets in the current “hot market” would be “seriously" expensive.

July 30, 2024

Gold price gains 1% following rise in Middle East tensions

Spot gold was 0.9% higher at $2,405 per ounce by 2:30 p.m. ET, its biggest intraday gain since July 16.

July 30, 2024

New method recovers 50% lithium from batteries in 30 seconds

Researchers at Rice University used microwave radiation and a biodegradable solvent to expedite lithium recovery.

July 30, 2024

Funds cut copper bets by $20 billion as bull trade unravels

Mounting worries about Chinese demand are helping to spark a rapid exodus from copper.

July 29, 2024

Gold, not dollar, is the best trump trade, survey shows

Trump’s platform of tax cuts, tariffs and weaker regulation are viewed as inflationary on Wall Street.

July 28, 2024

Building the market for sustainable metals

The first generation of metals produced with little or no carbon emissions is headed to market.

July 27, 2024

Best resource investing bets for a Trump or Harris win

Commodity investors can’t ignore the spectacle unfolding in the States.