November 29, 2021

CHART: Dwindling copper, zinc, nickel stocks could shield prices from omicron impact

Copper, nickel and zinc prices could be saved from worst effects of any new virus-related restrictions as historically low global stockpiles intensify fears of supply disruption.

November 29, 2021

Gold price eases off as markets weigh omicron impact

Until we get more news about the Omicron and its potential, the market will continue to trade with uncertainty, one analyst said.

November 29, 2021

Plant cellulose can be used to extract neodymium from e-waste

Penn State University researchers developed new nanotechnology to separate neodymium found in electronic waste using plant cellulose.

November 28, 2021

Interactive map, report show socio-environmental impacts of energy transition

A new interactive map and report present the social and environmental impacts of mining for lithium, copper, nickel, and graphite in the Americas.

November 26, 2021

Copper price sinks as new covid variant spooks markets

A new and possibly vaccine-resistant coronavirus variant found in South Africa shook market sentiment.

November 26, 2021

More than $2 trillion investment needed to meet IEA hydrogen targets

2030 seen as a pivotal year for hydrogen competition.

November 24, 2021

Standard Lithium gets $100 million investment boost from Koch

Standard Lithium is also exploring opportunities to work with several Koch Industries subsidiaries in key areas of alignment with the its project development needs.

November 24, 2021

Scientists improve technique for conversion of CO2 emissions into fuel feedstock

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have improved the selectivity of electrochemical reduction, which allows for the conversion of CO2 emissions into a fuel feedstock.

November 23, 2021

Gold price falls below $1,800 as Powell’s renomination fuels more rate hike bets

The gold market had bet on Lael Brainard to be the next Fed chair, one analyst said.

November 23, 2021

Coal phase-out may take longer than countries are willing to admit – report

Wood Mackenzie points out that the world will need coal-fired power to ensure an orderly transition to a low-carbon world.