February 10, 2021

American Lithium to acquire Plateau Energy amid EV boom

The agreement will consolidate two "significant and strategic" undeveloped lithium assets in the Americas.

February 10, 2021

Silver price will outshine gold as demand hits 8-year high in 2021 – Silver Institute

The coronavirus outbreak triggered a rush among investors to stockpile silver, which like gold is traditionally seen as a safe place to store money.

February 10, 2021

Tesla deployed more EV battery materials than its four closest competitors combined in 2020

Tesla’s large deployment of battery metals is explained by the rolling out of its made-in-China Model 3s.

February 9, 2021

WTO delays ruling on US metal tariffs to second half of 2021

Decision gives president Joe Biden more time if he wishes to settle the disputes.

February 9, 2021

Copper price hits eight-year high on US stimulus hopes

Metal prices rose again on Tuesday with investors weighing prospects for a fast-tracked stimulus package in the US.

February 9, 2021

Stevens Gold expands Millennium property in Arizona

The Canadian miner said new claims were staked to encapsulate high gold assays from rock samples described in historic exploration reports.

February 8, 2021

Copper price rally resumes on US stimulus, decade low China stocks

Chinese inventories have dropped to near decade lows on robust demand from factories.

February 8, 2021

Developer of Alaska’s Pebble mine, ex-CEO served subpoenas

The subpoenas to produce documents is related to a grand jury investigation apparently involving recordings of private conversations regarding the Pebble mine project.

February 8, 2021

Gold price rises on US stimulus hopes

Gold's gains came despite world stocks hitting record highs and a slightly higher dollar.

February 8, 2021

Diamonds forecast to regain pre-pandemic sparkle in 2022-2024

Demand recovery will diverge depending on lockdown policies, government support, and the extent to which retailers manage to shift sales online.