July 28, 2022

US coal giants see surging sales as global prices reach records

Peabody Energy, the biggest US coal producer, saw second-quarter sales jump 83% to $1.32 billion.

July 28, 2022

JPMorgan’s gold ‘boss’ led group plot to spoof prices, jury told

Prosecutors are wrapping up the biggest criminal case by the US in its crackdown on market manipulation following the global financial crisis.

July 28, 2022

Gold price extends rally after data shows unexpected contraction in US economy

The unexpected contraction means that both the peak in Treasury yields has been made and a bottom has been formed for gold, one analyst said.

July 28, 2022

Gold sees dovish light in the Fed’s hawkish darkness

Despite another hawkish FOMC meeting, gold rose again.

July 27, 2022

US finalizes $102.1m loan to Syrah Resources for Louisiana plant

This is first loan from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program finalized since 2011.

July 27, 2022

Elon Musk crafts new master plan before Tesla pulls off the old one

Before readers of Musk’s next plan get their hopes up about all he intends to achieve, this track record suggests cautious optimism is warranted.

July 27, 2022

How a lake and a volcano produced a rare mineral on Mars

Researchers have figured out how tridymite formed in Mars’ Gale Crater.

July 26, 2022

Race to secure battery metals heats up as GM, Ford ink deals

General Motors announced three deals Tuesday for supplies of raw materials needed for its EV fleet.

July 26, 2022

Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining

The move away from fossil fuels is a rocky road. Literally.

July 26, 2022

Column: Where there’s muck there’s brass … and critical minerals

The green future, it turns out, can be achieved at least in part by cleaning up the mining legacy of the past.