April 7, 2022

Analysts adjust higher metal price assumptions on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia's February invasion of Ukraine has triggered turmoil in commodity markets.

April 6, 2022

Ambler Metals’ suspended access road permits in legal limbo

Ambler Metals' Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects' development timeline could be impacted by access road construction delays.

April 6, 2022

220-year chart shows “no evidence” green energy transition is underway 

It took 70 years for oil and gas to take 50% of the global primary energy market from coal. Today renewables can't even match incremental growth in demand.

April 6, 2022

Gold price seesaws ahead of Fed meeting minutes release

Gold should remain strong despite the Fed raising rates, RJO Futures analyst said.

April 5, 2022

American Rare Earths partners on DOE-funded R&D, drills at Wyoming, Arizona projects

Australian company's US subsidiary was named a member of the Critical Materials Institute, a US Department of Energy  Energy Innovation Hub at the beginning of the year.

April 5, 2022

Don’t expect US miners to replace Russian coal in Europe

In the US, the number of producing coal mines slumped more than 60% from 2008 through 2020.

April 5, 2022

JPMorgan reviewing commodity exposure after nickel chaos

Bloomberg sources say it’s possible that it could result in JPMorgan scaling back activity in commodities.

April 5, 2022

Biden’s battery metals boost could ease US dependence on China

Reducing the US’s dependence on China for battery materials is a uniquely bipartisan issue.

April 5, 2022

‘Salty’ freeze-thaw battery a step toward seasonal storage

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a ‘freeze-thaw battery’ that locks in energy for months without losing much storage capacity.

April 4, 2022

US coal prices top $100/t for first time since 2008

Prices for coal from Central Appalachia surged 9% to $106.15 a ton last week, the highest since late 2008.