October 2, 2023 US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the US, along with both the EU and Britain, is now seeking similar agreements.
September 29, 2023 Bradda Head Lithium triggers royalty payout while boosting grade in Arizona Company says an updated resource estimate at its Basin project in Arizona has increased its grade by 30% and earned it a $2.5 million royalty payment.
September 29, 2023 US weighing record $1 billion loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada The Biden administration and Lithium Americas Corp. are negotiating the terms of an agreement that would fund more than half of the cost of the Thacker Pass mine.
September 29, 2023 Fortune Minerals, Rio Tinto to collaborate on critical minerals recovery technology The collaboration will aim to increase Fortune's cobalt and bismuth refining operations to process co-product streams of the minerals recovered from the Kennecott smelter.
September 28, 2023 European insurers are underwriting 30% of US coal, study says Coal is widely excluded from investment portfolios, and many banks have placed significant restrictions on lending to avoid it.
September 28, 2023 China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.
September 28, 2023 If gold surges 140,000-fold, then asteroid mining works Even if the industry can eventually cut expenses and jump over technological hurdles, asteroid mining will remain commercial science fiction for some time.
September 28, 2023 Atlas Materials raises $27m for new nickel technology for EV batteries Technology processes nickel ore for EV batteries with no waste.
September 28, 2023 Top emitters underreport coal, oil & gas methane emissions – study The US, Russia, Venezuela and Turkmenistan are in the spotlight for underreporting their methane emissions.
September 27, 2023 Costco experiencing gold rush as 1 oz. bars become instant hit The US retail warehousing giant is now selling 1 oz. PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan gold bars.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
