February 14, 2022

DOE backs Rio Tinto led investigation into carbon storage at Minnesota nickel project

Tamarack is an advanced exploration project and a joint venture with Talon Metals.

February 14, 2022

Gold price nears 3-month peak as Ukraine tension lifts haven demand

The latest developments in the Ukraine also lifted other metals like palladium, nickel and aluminum.

February 11, 2022

US mining and exploration Snapshot: Eight companies with big plans

Lithium, uranium, copper, gold, zinc, and rare earths are all highly sought after in the United States. Here’s a look at eight companies with interesting assets to watch.

February 11, 2022

Lithium: Spot prices soar on Lunar New Year

Fastmarkets spot lithium prices surge on lower production.

February 11, 2022

Copper price retreats on risk-off sentiment, profit-taking

"There's a general cooling of the economy in China. Infrastructure and property are both key in terms of driving metals demand and we do not expect a quick reversal in…

February 11, 2022

High yields of rare earth elements recovered from mine, e-waste

Valuable rare earth elements have been recovered from waste at yields high enough to resolve issues for manufacturers while boosting their profits.

February 11, 2022

Goldman sees copper price “breakout”, risk of “extreme scarcity episode”

New report says 2021 deficit, “open-ended decline” of mining supply and record low stocks going lower still, raises risk of an “extreme scarcity episode.”

February 10, 2022

Republican US senator presses Energy Department on seabed mining

Seabed mining is a new industry that backers say can supply many of the metals including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese.

February 10, 2022

Barrick Gold grows net reserves to 69moz at improved grade

Barrick says its geological improvements and remodelling are starting to make a positive impact.

February 10, 2022

Gates, Bezos-backed firm gets cash injection to find battery metals

KoBold Metals, which uses AI to create a “Google Maps” of the Earth’s crust, raised $192.5 million in its latest financing round.