May 3, 2021

Livent results top expectations as lithium demand begins to rebound

The company said it would resume expansions in the US and Argentina that had been paused last year.

May 3, 2021

Silver leads precious metals gains on dollar, factory data

A gauge of factory activity fell in April from a more than 37-year high a month earlier.

May 3, 2021

EnergyX’s direct lithium extraction technology gets $20m boost

According to EnergyX, the funding makes it the highest-valued direct lithium extraction technology company on the market.

May 2, 2021

What a smooth transition away from coal in the US could look like

An expert from the University of Chicago says the US needs to leverage the social cost of carbon while remaining mindful of environmental justice and coal communities.

May 2, 2021

Manganese, nickel, silicon are main focus of battery research

Roskill examined the potential of patent analysis to understand the lithium-ion battery technology landscape.

April 30, 2021

Two charts show why investors are right to love mining streaming companies

New study says streaming and royalty deal flow will grow significantly over the next decade, move beyond gold and silver and expand outside the Americas.

April 29, 2021

World’s electric vehicle fleet to reach 145 million by 2030 — report

The number of electric cars on the world’s roads now more than 10 million, and set for significant growth over the coming decade, IEA reports.

April 29, 2021

Will Powell lull gold bulls to sweet sleep?

The Fed’s inaction has made the US central bank more dovish given the better economic outlook and higher inflation.

April 29, 2021

Gold price retreats as Fed stands pat on policy

Analysts and traders slashed their gold price forecasts in a poll earlier this week.

April 29, 2021

Newmont shares drop on covid-19 hits in South America, Canada

World's top gold producer warned of production impact in Argentina and Peru, idles Ontario mine.