February 10, 2023 Column: US tariffs on Russian aluminum risk more market fracture Russian producers of industrial metals have largely evaded the official sanctions net since the invasion of Ukraine.
February 9, 2023 World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill Korea Zinc is seeking to diversify into electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy sources.
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.
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am
