February 9, 2023 US rare earth firm ropes in former top diplomat Pompeo as strategic advisor Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined USA Rare Earth as a strategic advisor.
February 9, 2023 Barrick’s gold reserves grow to 78 million oz. in 2022 Barrick’s profile as a copper producer is also growing.
February 9, 2023 Redwood Materials wins $2bn DOE loan for EV materials plant The funds will be used to build out a $3.5 billion recycling and re-manufacturing complex in Nevada.
February 9, 2023 CHART: Copper exploration budgets jump, but major discoveries elusive The increase in global copper resources is mostly from 1990s discoveries and the last decade of exploration has been particularly unrewarding, says new report.
February 9, 2023 Copper price extends gains on hopes for less aggressive interest rate increases Meanwhile, New York Federal Reserve President said that monetary policy will need to be restrictive of growth for a few years.
February 9, 2023 Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust While automotive usage is still rising, there’s been a sharp drop-off in buying from Chinese electronics.
February 8, 2023 Liberty Gold lifts Black Pine indicated resource by 52% The company announced the deposit now hosts an indicated resource of 157.3 million tonnes grading 0.52 grams gold per tonne for 2.61 million oz. of metal.
February 8, 2023 General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper.
February 8, 2023 Fancy colour diamond prices up 3.9% in 2022 Prices for yellow diamonds climbed by 4.6% from the previous year, followed by a 3.9% rise in pinks and 1.8% in blues, the FCRF says.
February 8, 2023 Copper price rises on Fed’s comments The dollar eased after Fed chair failed to offer fresh signs of a hawkish push-back against a resilient labor market in the US.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am