January 21, 2021

Can Biden transform the US energy system?

Biden’s first executive actions to move quickly to tackle climate change have raised questions over the ability of administrations to transform the US energy system.

January 21, 2021

Sibanye-Stillwater exceeds PGM, gold production guidance

The South African miner saw a positive recovery in the second half of 2020.

January 21, 2021

Consortium for Battery Innovation calls for boost to climate-friendly technologies

The new chairman of the CBI asked governments and industry to help accelerate the development of advanced battery technologies.

January 20, 2021

Moody’s says copper price will retreat from January highs

Long term fundamentals of the bellwether metal remain intact however according to new note from debt ratings agency.

January 20, 2021

President Biden to boost US mining, green energy metals

Analysts say any slowdown effects in the mining sector will be offset by Biden’s plans to support domestic production of metals used in EVs, solar panels and green technologies.

January 20, 2021

Gold price rises with spotlight on Biden

Bullion extended its gains following Tuesday’s comments from Biden’s Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen that weakened the dollar.

January 20, 2021

US gives high priority status to Graphite One’s Alaska project

The Graphite Creek project is considered the highest grade and largest known, large flake graphite deposit in the US.

January 19, 2021

Evolution Metals bids for NA Lithium assets with US support

Bid lays the framework for a partnership between Investissement Québec, the US government and EMC.

January 19, 2021

Cobalt price rally lifts EV Metal Index to fresh record high

Cobalt use in newly-sold electric cars sets record and prices jump to 21-month high, lifting overall index to fresh monthly record.

January 19, 2021

Miners now saviours in green transition

The whole system has to be rebuilt, and that is the onset of the revenge of the miners, says Robert Friedland.