March 14, 2024

Lithium Americas gets record $2.3 billion loan for Thacker Pass

The mine, which will supply General Motors, is a key part of US President Biden's efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese lithium.

March 13, 2024

Albemarle to auction lithium as part of push for price transparency

The first auction is planned for March 26.

March 13, 2024

US bill supporting seafloor mining lifts The Metals Company

The Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act was introduced on Tuesday.

March 13, 2024

Coal mine’s 60-year-old fire an example of how long-term disturbances affect soil richness

Researchers at Michigan State University analyzed soil microbes near a mine fire that has been burning for more than 60 years.

March 12, 2024

Syrah Resources to raise $65m for Mozambique, US projects

Syrah's largest shareholder AustralianSuper will fund the projects.

March 12, 2024

Gold price extends loss as US inflation data reinforces Fed caution

Spot bullion whipsawed as traders digested the data print, before trading down 1% at $2,161.14 an ounce.

March 12, 2024

Li-Cycle stock surges on $75 million investment from Glencore

Glencore plans to develop a recycling hub in Europe with Canada’s  Li-Cycle Holdings.

March 11, 2024

Alcoa to buy Australian partner Alumina in $2.2bn all-stock deal

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

March 11, 2024

US, Canada, Indigenous groups to collaborate on reducing river pollution from BC coal mines

Indigenous groups in British Columbia, Montana and Idaho lobbied for intervention by both federal governments.

March 11, 2024

Gold price steadies near record high as US inflation data looms

Bullion for immediate delivery traded in a narrow range on Monday after rallying almost 5% last week.