December 18, 2023 Nickel-rich cathodes show promising results for longer-lasting EV batteries High-energy, nickel-rich cathodes may increase electric vehicles’ ability to store more energy per charge and to withstand more charging cycles.
December 15, 2023 Buenaventura stock surges as Antofagasta takes 19% equity position The NYSE-listed shares reached a 52-week high of $12.73 earlier in the session.
December 15, 2023 Fed dots spur gold Gold blasted higher this week after a major dovish surprise from the Federal Open Market Committee.
December 15, 2023 Costco sold $100 million worth of gold bars last quarter Gold enthusiasts on Reddit said the bars were going for slightly more than $2,000 as recently as last week.
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.
EU said to allow telecoms copper switch-off delay to 2035 The move would give national governments discretion to set their own copper phase-out timelines based on local market conditions, network readiness and consumer impact. January 15, 2026 | 10:54 am
