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.
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.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
