August 4, 2022

MP Materials profit more than doubles on higher rare earths prices

The company posted Q2 net income of $73.3 million, compared to $27.2 million in the year-ago quarter.

August 4, 2022

Gold price hits one-month high on rising US-China tensions

Bullion rose even after Federal Reserve officials pledged the central bank would continue an aggressive fight to cool soaring inflation.

August 4, 2022

Copper price rebounds as weaker dollar spurs short-covering

Copper has lost nearly 30% since hitting a record high of $10,910 a tonne in March.

August 4, 2022

Albemarle studying ways to recycle lithium in North America

The world's largest lithium producer is evaluating just how it can partner, invest and develop a battery recycling business.

August 3, 2022

Nevada Gold Mines investing further in education partnerships and training programs, Barrick says

The company is working with the University of Nevada and the Great Basin College in Elko to develop mining-centred programs.

August 3, 2022

Albemarle’s lithium sales surge after supply contracts renegotiated

Second-quarter lithium sales nearly tripled due to rising prices of the electric vehicle battery metal.

August 2, 2022

Climate bill would put US back in global race for EV leadership

The bill is a potential boon to many sectors of the green economy, including electric vehicles.

August 2, 2022

GM prepaying Livent $198 million for guaranteed lithium supply

Both companies had announced the broad brushstrokes of the deal last week.

August 2, 2022

Livent profit jumps on rising lithium prices; 2022 forecast raised

The company reported second-quarter net income of $60 million, compared with $6.5 million in the year-ago quarter.

August 2, 2022

Pelosi’s Taiwan trip spurs Chinese battery giant to pause plant debut

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s biggest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, has been considering at least two locations in Mexico near the Texas border.