December 15, 2023 Tantalum-based coating makes fusion reactors safer A new tantalum-based workhorse material can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.
December 15, 2023 TechMet urges UK gov’t to “catch up” on race for critical minerals The UK is "way behind" where it should be to ensure sufficient supplies of critical metals for EVs and renewable energy storage sectors, report says.
December 14, 2023 Rio Tinto’s Nuton, Arizona Sonoran Copper ink joint venture option on Cactus project Rio Tinto invested C$30.5 million for a 7.4% stake last year in the project.
December 14, 2023 US miners miss out on tax credit granted to processors Companies that mine critical minerals cannot receive a 10% production tax credit.
December 14, 2023 Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.
December 14, 2023 Gold tests investor appeal as Fed prepares to pivot With monetary loosening now definitively on the agenda, gold traders will be watching for the return of big-money investors.
December 14, 2023 Copper price jumps amid anticipation of 2024 interest rate cuts Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the historic tightening of monetary policy was likely over as inflation falls faster than expected.
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.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
