September 23, 2022

Joe Biden’s climate bill has the US battery industry revved up

The US is still dependent on China for minerals to feed its nascent battery manufacturing efforts.

September 23, 2022

Russian aluminum imports are hurting US market, Rio Tinto CEO warns

Russian imports, which remain exempt from US sanctions, are flowing into the country unrestricted when allies like Australia continue to face restrictions.

September 22, 2022

Talon Metals drills record nickel-copper intercept at Tamarack

Shares of Talon Metals closed 5.2% higher on the TSX following the new drill results.

September 22, 2022

US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact

The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.

September 22, 2022

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.

September 22, 2022

Copper price rebounds on weaker dollar

The dollar index dropped after Japan intervened in the currency market to shore up the battered yen for the first time since 1998. 

September 22, 2022

Gold price wavers after Japan intervention, central banks’ rate hikes

The Fed’s rate hikes this year have weighed on bullion, with spot prices down 8.6%.

September 22, 2022

Researchers working on smart drone capable of preventing tailings dams failures

US-based engineers are developing new technologies to detect and prevent potential failures of coal waste storage facilities.

September 22, 2022

General Motors invests in Canadian lithium-ion battery recycler

Move creates a partnership between the companies to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion's technology.

September 21, 2022

Gold price rises as Fed rate hike comes in as expected

Gold prices rose after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points for a third straight time.