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.

April 29, 2021

Bacteria may be used to source high-grade copper – study

Bacteria found in mines are able to transform toxic copper ions to stable single-atom metallic copper.

April 28, 2021

US Department of Energy provides funds for First Cobalt’s Iron Creek project

Cobalt is on the US government’s list of 35 critical elements that are essential to the country’s economy and national security.

April 28, 2021

Minnesota Supreme Court orders new hearing in PolyMet copper mine dispute

The state's top court ordered the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to hold a new hearing regarding permits for a tailings dam facility at the proposed mine.

April 28, 2021

Northern Dynasty releases ESG report for Pebble project

Report comes as Northern Dynasty awaits the results of an appeal to the US government decision to block the Alaska project.