June 22, 2023

Gold price hits three-month low on Powell’s hawkish cues

Further rate increases are “a pretty good guess” of where the central bank is heading, Powell said on Wednesday.

June 22, 2023

Smaller aerospace suppliers scramble for titanium, workers in shadow of travel boom

Planemakers are trying to find alternatives to Russia's VSMPO-Avisma, a key titanium producer to the aerospace industry.

June 21, 2023

Grupo Mexico defends legality of San Martin mine operations after US labor complaint

Since operations resumed, the San Martin mining unit has received more than $105 million in investments.

June 21, 2023

Talon Metals seeks regulatory permit for Minnesota nickel mine

Talon said the submittal covers several key aspects of the Tamarack nickel project, including no crushing or processing of ore at the mine site and water treatment.

June 21, 2023

EV battery-swapping could help solve the US charging problem

Over the past two years, Ample Inc. has deployed more than a dozen robotic battery-swap stations around San Francisco and in Europe.

June 21, 2023

Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loom

Automakers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique.

June 21, 2023

Albemarle becomes first lithium firm to complete responsible mining audit

Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility.

June 20, 2023

Bill Gates-backed KoBold Metals is the Silicon Valley’s newest unicorn

The company raised $200 million to dig for copper and lithium using AI.

June 20, 2023

Rio Tinto to invest almost $1 billion in Kennecott copper mine

The company said it will invest $498 million to develop an underground mine and infrastructure in an area known as the North Rim Skarn.

June 20, 2023

Baking soda may be a solution for storing hydrogen safely

To date, there is no completely safe, cost-effective, and energy-efficient way to store hydrogen at large scales.