April 21, 2023

Freeport-McMoRan’s profit more than halves on lower production

In February, the company was forced to stop operations at Grasberg after the mine was hit by floods.

April 20, 2023

Visualizing global EV production in 2022, by brand

This graphic explores the latest EV production data for 2022, showing BYD taking a massive step forward to surpass Tesla.

April 20, 2023

Piedmont’s Tennessee lithium hydroxide plant could double US output

The company says its proposed $600 million lithium hydroxide plant in Tennessee would pay for itself in less than three years. 

April 20, 2023

Gold price above $2,000 on softer US economic data

"For gold to make that run back to record highs, you need the June rate hike completely off the table," analyst says.

April 20, 2023

Tesla to feel commodity cost pain until second half of 2023

A recent pullback in commodity prices will aid Tesla Inc's bruised margins only in the second half of the year.

April 19, 2023

Gold price falls below $2,000 as market readjusts rate hike expectations

Markets are now pricing in an 85% chance of a 25-basis-points rate hike at the Federal Reserve's next meeting.

April 18, 2023

Access to geopolitically-friendly critical elements supply chain vital for EV makers

In a critical elements’ version of musical chairs, automakers are rushing to align with energy metal miners before the ‘music’ stops.

April 18, 2023

Tearlach Resources confirms Gabriel lithium discovery in Nevada

The company reported the highest primary intercept of 802 ppm over 18.6 metres in hole 018.

April 18, 2023

Mining veteran Mick Davis raises $590 million for metals fund

So far, he has bought into five companies, including silicon and tin producers.

April 18, 2023

Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study

Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level.