January 22, 2021 Northern Dynasty files appeal over Pebble permit rejection Company has filed an appeal with the US Army Corps of Engineers over its decision to deny a key water permit for the giant mine in Alaska.
January 22, 2021 Biden poised to freeze oil and coal leasing on federal land The move would block the sale of new mining and drilling rights across some 700 million acres.
January 22, 2021 Lynas shares jump on deal for US rare earth plant Deal takes the Australian miner a step closer to becoming a key supplier to the US defence industry.
January 21, 2021 Ignore or enforce? Biden’s dilemma on China’s commodity purchases President Joe Biden inherits a problematic trade deal with China and the unpalatable choices of trying to make Beijing meet its commitments on purchases of US commodities.
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.
AME: British Columbia lifts budget to support mineral claims permitting The province has committed an additional C$3 million to improve the province's mineral claims permitting and consultation framework. January 26, 2026 | 12:53 pm
