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.

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 .