August 16, 2022

Gold price slips with rising yields as traders weigh data, Fed hiking

Data Tuesday showed a bigger-than-expected drop in US home construction, while production at US factories increased in July for the first time in three months.

August 16, 2022

Graphite in EV batteries creates conundrum under US climate bill

Graphite, which is mostly produced in China, may cause issues.

August 16, 2022

To rescue 10 trapped miners, Mexico turns to German, US companies

Engineers meanwhile are working on sealing off the Pinabete mine from the nearby Conchas Norte mine.

August 16, 2022

Column: US hits the EV accelerator to cut Chinese metals ties

The Inflation Reduction Act marks another big movement in the reshaping of critical mineral supply chains, writes Andy Home.

August 16, 2022

World’s top jewellery maker Pandora ditches mined diamonds

The Pandora Brilliance collection, to be launched across US and Canada, is also the first crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold.

August 15, 2022

Gold price drops with China slowdown, Fed minutes in focus

Despite coming off a fourth weekly gain, bullion has now come under pressure from a stronger US dollar.

August 15, 2022

Bill Gates’ TerraPower raises $750m for cheaper nuclear

South Korean SK will invest $ 250 million to add a stake in the technology developer.

August 15, 2022

Taseko granted draft permit for Florence copper project in Arizona

The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued a draft underground injection control licence for the project.

August 14, 2022

How the US toppled the world’s most powerful gold trader

The story behind the conviction on 13 counts of the man who was once the most powerful figure in the gold market, Michael Nowak.

August 14, 2022

How to remove chromium, arsenic from mining-polluted water

An adsorbent with high selectivity for chromium and arsenic has been discovered.