December 14, 2023 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium in South Korea, Canada, the US, Australia and Africa.
December 13, 2023 Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw…
December 13, 2023 Glencore to update climate plan in 2024 after investor pressure More than 30% of Glencore's investors, including BlackRock, rejected the company's climate report at its annual meeting in May.
December 12, 2023 US sanctions Russian metals magnate Sviblov and gold, zinc firms The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral.
December 12, 2023 Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.
December 12, 2023 Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States.
December 11, 2023 Boart Longyear spins out geological data services division, Veracio New company represents a graduation of AI sensor technology being developed for almost a decade and which has now reached commercial viability.
December 11, 2023 US House approves Russian uranium import ban The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act would bar Russian uranium imports 90 days after enactment while allowing a temporary waiver until January 2028.
December 11, 2023 Gold price has much more upside than downside risk, says Barrick CEO In an interview with the Financial Post, Barrick chief executive Mark Bristow said that the market is underestimating the damages from tightening cycles.
December 11, 2023 China likely to beat Europe, US in meeting battery metals demand through recycling – study China is the most likely candidate to first meet its entire demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel through recycling
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
