April 18, 2024

US states, tribes receive $124.8 million for land reclamation work

The grants are funded, in part, by a fee collected on all coal produced in the United States.

April 18, 2024

Tesla co-founder JB Straubel has built an EV battery colossus

Last month, Redwood Materials flipped the switch on its first commercial-scale line producing a fine black powder essential to electric vehicle batteries.

April 18, 2024

Lithium Americas to raise $275 million for Thacker Pass mine

The financing comes a month after the US unveiled plans to lend it $2.26 billion to build the project.

April 17, 2024

MSHA issues final rule to better protect miners from silica dust exposure

The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limit of respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air for a full-shift exposure.

April 17, 2024

Biden – and steelmakers – promise US Steel will stay American

US Steel Corp has agreed to be bought by Japan's Nippon Steel for $14.9 billion.

April 17, 2024

Specialist funds cautious on copper rally, says trader IXM

Funds that specialize in metals have been more cautious than other speculators on the rally that sent copper prices to a 22-month peak this week.

April 17, 2024

Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel

The Biden administration is also pressuring neighboring Mexico to prohibit China from selling its metal products to the United States indirectly from there.

April 17, 2024

Aurubis to grow organically rather than through deals, CEO says

The $700 million facility will have an initial capacity of 90,000 metric tons per year.

April 17, 2024

Gold price holds near record, could rise to $2,700, says Goldman Sachs

Bullion has gained about 16% so far this year and more than $500 since October.

April 16, 2024

Gold price holds near record as traders overlook delayed cuts scenario

The precious metal remains in a weeks-long uptrend as investors seek safety amid growing geopolitical tensions.