October 5, 2022

US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges.

October 5, 2022

Pebble mine stakeholders up pressure as EPA’s final decision nears

EPA is making a final decision on the proposed Pebble copper-gold mine near Bristol Bay, Alaska, by Dec. 2.

October 4, 2022

Copper price jumps after weak US manufacturing data

The Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of US factory activity dropped to the lowest in more than two years in September.

October 4, 2022

Gold price breaks $1,700 as weak US data shifts sentiment

Bullion is now closing in on its 50-day moving average after surging Monday.

October 4, 2022

Novel catalysts with little ruthenium may help turn plastic waste into new materials, fuels

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are developing novel catalysts that speed up chemical reactions while using small amounts of ruthenium.

October 3, 2022

EV demand sparks revival of US manganese mining after decades

South32 aims to accelerate development of the first new US manganese mine for decades as carmakers rush to secure supply of the metal needed in EV batteries.

October 3, 2022

Silver price hits six-week high on safe-haven buying

Prices surged almost 9% on Monday.

October 3, 2022

US coal prices climb past $200 as global energy crunch boosts demand

Coal remains a leading fuel in US power plants, and the soaring prices will ratchet up pressure on US homes already struggling with record-high electricity bills.

October 3, 2022

Gold price extends rally as Treasury yields retreat continues

Bullion kept its momentum going and extended its first weekly gain in three.

October 3, 2022

EV makers must partner with miners to secure key metals

Lithium demand is forecast to almost triple by mid-decade from last year’s level, BloombergNEF said in a July report.