February 10, 2023

Gold ETFs register $1.6bn in outflows during January – report

While the gold price witnessed its strongest January in a decade, gold ETF outflows in Europe and Asia dwarfed positive demand in North America.

February 10, 2023

US seeks critical mineral pacts with Japan, UK to curb China

The US is looking to create a “critical minerals buyers club” with allies like the EU and Group of Seven.

February 10, 2023

Discoveries related to uranium oxide may support nuclear nonproliferation

US-based researchers examined four previously understudied phases of uranium oxide.

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.