August 8, 2023

How solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastics

Microbe-semiconductor biohybrids merge the biosynthetic power of living systems with the ability of semiconductors to harvest light.

August 7, 2023

Biden to name new monument restricting mining near Grand Canyon

The move will likely restrict new mining activity in the uranium-rich area.

August 5, 2023

World Gold Council: What drives the shiny metal’s price?

Is gold an inflation hedge?

August 4, 2023

US discussed ‘creative ways’ to help landlocked Mongolia export rare earths – officials

The United States is keen to secure sources beyond its main global rival, China, which last year accounted for more than 70% of world rare earth production.

August 4, 2023

When lithium metal takes the form of Dungeons and Dragons dice, it becomes safer for batteries – study

A paper in Nature shows that in the absence of corrosion, metallic lithium atoms assemble into a rhombic dodecahedron.

August 3, 2023

US Department of Energy adds copper to critical minerals list

Move marks the first time a US government agency has included copper on one of its official “critical” lists, following the examples of the European Union, Japan, India, Canada, and China. 

August 3, 2023

MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining

The company posted second-quarter net income of $7.4 million, compared to $73.3 million in the year-ago quarter.

August 3, 2023

Albemarle jumps into global race to reinvent lithium production

A successful move into the DLE sector would likely cement Albemarle's dominance in the fast-growing industry.

August 3, 2023

Australian Strategic Materials inks deal to sell rare earths to US magnet maker

Australian Strategic Materials will supply about 60% of USA Rare Earth’s needs for the making of permanent magnets for EVs and wind turbines.

August 2, 2023

Graphex Technologies inks graphite supply deal with Syrah Resources

Agreement will provide Graphex with a diverse supply of raw materials in line with its plans to bring domestic processing facilities online to supply automakers and battery gigafactories.