May 31, 2022

Researchers design microgrid for future lunar base

The base camp concept consists of a habitation unit and the potential for separate mining and fuel processing facilities.

May 30, 2022

Global automakers face electric shock in China

If global automakers think they can extend their dominance in China into the electric era, they may be in for a shock.

May 29, 2022

American graphite producer wants to supply 30% of US, UK, European EVs by 2030

Urbix, the producer of anode-grade graphite known as coated spherical purified graphite, is expanding to Europe.

May 29, 2022

Glencore bribery cases draw in billionaire former executives

The US government said that two former top Glencore executives were personally involved in corruption.

May 27, 2022

How sugar can help reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants

A new, sponge-like material made from sugar and alkali metal salts can efficiently trap carbon dioxide in its cavities.

May 26, 2022

Glencore says bribery days are over. Now it has to prove it

Glencore’s top leadership has been overhauled in the last few years and boss Gary Nagle says it’s a “different company.”

May 25, 2022

The trouble with lithium

Demand has outstripped supply, pushing prices up almost 500% in a year.

May 25, 2022

Gold price falls 1% as dollar rebounds ahead of Fed minutes

Gold is on its way to snapping a five-session winning streak.

May 25, 2022

Biden plan would block Pebble gold mine

The Biden administration is outlining new pollution restrictions that would thwart a long-stalled plan to mine for gold near Alaska’s Bristol Bay.

May 25, 2022

Mexico prepared to sue Vulcan Materials over environmental issues, president says

The Mexican government suspended the mining operations of the company earlier in May.