July 26, 2023

US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals

The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.

July 26, 2023

Pentagon seeks supply of chip mineral gallium after China curbs exports

The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium.

July 26, 2023

Surge Battery Metals doubles land holding at Nevada project, stock jumps

The company will increase its land position to approximately 12,800 acres up from a previous area of 6,270 acres.

July 26, 2023

Self-healing metals may revolutionize engineering – study

Scientists have observed how pieces of metal crack, then fuse back together without any human intervention.

July 26, 2023

JPMorgan sees gold price charging to records in 2024 as Fed cuts rates

Gold has rallied around 15% over the past 12 months.

July 25, 2023

Gold price firms with spotlight on central bank meetings

Last week, investment firm Haywood Securities maintained their bullish stance on gold.

July 25, 2023

The hottest trade in equity options is spreading to commodities

Trading in commodity contracts that expire weekly jumped an average of 30% annually over the past three years, according to data from CME.

July 25, 2023

The little known metals giant that rules a global market

When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.

July 25, 2023

Aluminum foil boosts development of batteries for next-gen long-range vehicles

US-based researchers have addressed aluminum’s fundamental issues as a battery anode.

July 25, 2023

Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion

The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.