February 27, 2024

Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project

The company now has all the permits necessary to proceed with the Black Butte project.

February 27, 2024

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

February 26, 2024

United Steelworkers signs non-disclosure agreement with Nippon Steel

USW is the main union representing US Steel.

February 26, 2024

Orla Mining expands Nevada landholding with Contact Gold acquisition

This move, says Orla, allows the company to consolidate landholdings within the Railroad-Pinion district.

February 26, 2024

Energy Fuels gearing up two more US uranium mines for production

The company is preparing additional mines in Colorado and Wyoming for expected production within one year.

February 26, 2024

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

February 25, 2024

Alcoa bids $2.2 billion for Australian partner to control assets

Alumina owns about 40% of of Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals, the world’s largest producer of the metal.

February 23, 2024

Russian metals aluminum, nickel escape new US sanctions

Aluminum retreated as much as 1.1% on Friday, while nickel pared an earlier advance of as much as 1.2%.

February 23, 2024

Activist investor Elliott to target mining assets worth more than $1 billion

Elliot's new venture, called Hyperion, would have a mandate to buy across all assets, including base and precious metals.

February 22, 2024

Nippon Steel’s China assets raise concerns over US deal

The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.