November 1, 2022

US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia’s first refinery

The joint venture between China’s Tianqi and Australian miner IGO in May produced the nation’s first battery-grade lithium hydroxide at its refinery near Perth.

November 1, 2022

Newmont CEO sees inflation pressure easing into the fourth quarter

Newmont's all-in sustaining costs were up 13.5% in quarter ended Sept. 30.

November 1, 2022

Copper price jumps on weaker dollar

The head of the European Central Bank said further interest rises would come despite the rising probability of a euro zone recession.

November 1, 2022

‘Bait and switch’: House Committee asks A.G. to investigate alleged Pebble deception

A US Transportation and Infrastructure House Committee report recommends asking the attorney general to investigate alleged false statements made by the company to Congress.

November 1, 2022

Banks bolster metals-trading desks after wild year for markets

Top banks are reinforcing their metals divisions to cash in on the volatility that’s lifted trading profits over the past three years.

November 1, 2022

First Majestic drills 19.97 g/t Au over 20.9m near active underground mine area at Jerritt Canyon

The latest results come from the area along the connection drift between the Smith and SSX underground mines.

November 1, 2022

Newmont’s third-quarter profit misses estimates

The miner said its third-quarter gold production rose to 1.49 million ounces from last year's 1.45 million ounces.

October 31, 2022

Green energy transition, structural changes to sustain much higher rare earth prices

New report says China now imports half its heavy rare earths while demand from EVs, renewable energy is absorbing higher prices.

October 31, 2022

Mexico, US plan clean energy hub along border, AMLO says

Mexico is looking to build five large solar plants, to help remodel car factories for electric vehicles and produce batteries and semiconductors in the state of Sonora.

October 31, 2022

The lithium market is hotter than ever and traders are moving in

Prices have soared to unprecedented levels as demand forecasts keep growing.