January 13, 2023

Taseko gets $25 million loan to build processing plant at Florence Copper

The funding will be available for drawdown upon Florence Copper receiving the final underground injection control permit from the EPA.

January 13, 2023

Biden backs Nevada lithium mine with $700 million loan offer

The Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project could potentially support the production of lithium for 370,000 EVs.

January 13, 2023

Rio Tinto trials renewable diesel at US operations

Company is conducting trials at its Kennecott copper operations in Salt Lake City.

January 13, 2023

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.

January 12, 2023

Maverix says shareholders approve deal with Triple Flag

Shareholders of Maverix will receive either $3.92 per share in cash or 0.360 of a common share of Triple Flag.

January 12, 2023

And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium

Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot –…

January 12, 2023

The Metals Company calls video of mining waste dumped into the sea misinformation as stock sinks

The Vancouver-based company is looking to be the first one in the world to commercially mine the deep sea.

January 12, 2023

Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says

“We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said.

January 11, 2023

Gold price eases from 8-month peak as investors await inflation data

Prices were trending lower on some profit taking from the shorter term futures traders ahead of the CPI report tomorrow, says analyst.

January 11, 2023

New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases

A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases.