July 14, 2022

Net zero climate target could fail without more copper supply – report

The world's appetite for the red metal will reach 53 million tonnes annually by mid-century – more than double current levels – but falls short of supply by 2.7 million…

July 14, 2022

Longer-lasting sodium-ion batteries closer to becoming a reality

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a sodium-ion battery with greatly extended longevity in laboratory tests.

July 13, 2022

US says it will back miners to stop China’s weaponization of battery metals

Developers of battery metals projects can win support from the US government as it seeks to counter the dominance of China in clean-technology supply chains.

July 13, 2022

Perpetua Resources begins early cleanup activities at historic Stibnite mine in Idaho

The Stibnite project is considered one of the highest-grade, open-pit gold deposits in the US.

July 12, 2022

US says it is concerned critical minerals vulnerable to manipulation

Energy Secretary said the government is concerned that supplies of critical minerals could be subject to weaponisation as oil and gas have been amid the Ukraine conflict.

July 12, 2022

JPMorgan spoofing cheated gold market, ex-trader says

Using spoof trades to manipulate prices for all sorts of precious metals was an almost daily method for generating profit, said John Edmonds.

July 12, 2022

Gold price steadies near nine-month low as dollar rally powers on

Investors concerned about the prospect of a global economic downturn have turned in droves to the greenback.

July 12, 2022

VW of America teams with Redwood on EV battery recycling

VW is the latest carmaker to partner with Redwood, which has forged similar alliances with Toyota, Ford and Volvo Cars.

July 11, 2022

New Li-ion battery performs well in freezing cold, scorching hot temperatures

An outstanding new electrolyte gives Li-ion and lithium-sulphur batteries the ability to perform well at freezing cold and scorching hot temperatures while still packing a lot of energy.

July 8, 2022

Copper production, price rebound on the horizon — report

Over the coming years, Fitch forecasts high copper prices on the back of a bullish demand outlook as the economics of copper mining projects will become increasingly attractive to investors.