March 31, 2023

Energy reform bill passes in US House of Representatives

Lower Energy Costs Act intended to bolster US oil and gas production while scaling back climate initiatives.

March 31, 2023

Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance

The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18.

March 31, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is “able and willing” to invest capital in mining – CEO

The company has opened up a raw materials office in Canada to further discussions in the region on sourcing raw materials.

March 31, 2023

High-quality concrete produced with coal fly ash

Scientists at Rice University are employing flash Joule heating to remove toxic heavy metals from fly ash and use the resulting product to manufacture concrete.

March 30, 2023

Gold price gains on weaker dollar, with eyes on inflation data

Spot gold was up 0.8% at $1,980.46 per ounce by 3:25 p.m. EDT, near a one-week high.

March 30, 2023

Fire shuts Peabody coal mine and there’s no estimate for restart

The Shoal Creek mine, about 56 kilometers west of Birmingham, is the company’s lone producer of metallurgical coal for export.

March 30, 2023

EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s

The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached.

March 30, 2023

US plans Tanzania trade boost as Kamala Harris tours Africa

Harris's office highlighted US support for a plan by LifeZone Metals to open a nickel processing plant in Tanzania.

March 30, 2023

Syrah Resources hits record graphite output, US plant on track

The company is building an 11,250 tonne per year graphite anode plant in Vidalia.

March 29, 2023

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.