February 28, 2022

Road de-icing, mined salt damaging freshwater ecosystems

The use or production of salt in mining operations, road de-icing, and agriculture fertilizers are causing freshwater salinization.

February 27, 2022

Biden bets on US battery independence

In a few months, the Department of Energy will begin the process of doling out $6 billion in grants for battery production.

February 25, 2022

US miners irked that Pentagon mineral stockpile plan bypasses them

American miners are frustrated the Pentagon is looking to Canada, Australia and elsewhere.

February 25, 2022

Lithium Americas expects court ruling on Nevada lithium mine by autumn

The court's ruling had been expected early this year, but was delayed by the filing of additional documents.

February 25, 2022

Gold price reverses course as traders assess impact of Ukraine conflict

The turnaround in gold prices was due to “a combination of a heavy overbought market running out of momentum ahead of $2,000," an analyst said.

February 25, 2022

US green metals push needs a revamp of gold-rush mining law

Blaming the Administration for inconsistency in how individual projects are treated is missing the point, writes Andy Home.

February 24, 2022

MP Materials reports higher profit as rare earth prices surge

MP said its realized price for rare earth oxides (REO) soared 148% to $10,101 per metric tonne square in the quarter.

February 24, 2022

Biden team to hold off on Russia sanctions hitting aluminum

Russian-supplied aluminum accounts for roughly 10% of total US imports, highlighting the negative impact that sanctions could have.

February 24, 2022

Makuch hands over Agnico Eagle reins

Reconstituted Agnico Eagle sets initial gold production guidance at 3.2 to 3.4moz.

February 24, 2022

Newmont flags omicron hit to quarterly output

The world's top gold miner posted a 27% drop in fourth-quarter adjusted profit.