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.

September 27, 2023

Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America

The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award of $90 million from the Department of Defense .

September 27, 2023

Rio Tinto Kennecott expands reclamation at Bingham Canyon mine

Bingham was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. A massive landslide occurred at the mine in 2013.

September 27, 2023

IsoEnergy takes over Consolidated Uranium for top-tier spot in Saskatchewan, Utah

The agreement values the new IsoEnergy at C$903.5 million.

September 27, 2023

US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan

Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state.

September 27, 2023

Gold price down 1% with higher Fed rate bets supporting dollar

On the flip side, gold continued to find some support from robust physical demand.