July 27, 2020 Auto parts makers shine spotlight on aluminum’s role in electric vehicles Consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery.
July 27, 2020 Lynas signs contract for US rare earths facility Company signed a contract with the US Department of Defense to begin initial design work for its heavy rare earth separation facility in Texas.
July 27, 2020 Gold price hits record high as US dollar sinks Bullion made history with a record price of $1,945.10/oz Monday.
July 26, 2020 Forget the gold price, copper was most profitable covid-19 trade Investing in top copper mining stocks during the covid-19 meltdown handily beat returns on gold majors – FCX surged 92% in four months.
July 24, 2020 Tracking the growing wave of oil & gas bankruptcies 2020 hasn’t been kind to the energy sector, and a growing wave of energy bankruptcies has started to build.
July 24, 2020 Ambler district access road approved in Alaska The Record of Decision approves the development of the “A” route, which is to be a 211-mile-long gravel private access road.
July 24, 2020 US moves to boost domestic production of strategic minerals The Pentagon and U.S. tech companies have grown concerned that China could cut off exports of the minerals to the US.
July 24, 2020 Musk’s desire for more nickel could be a non-starter Elon Musk may want more nickel mines, but it's the stainless sector that will decide if he gets them.
July 24, 2020 Gold price tops $1,900 – nears all-time high Spot gold has risen more than 4% this week, on pace for its longest win streak since 2011.
July 24, 2020 Giant Alaska copper-gold mine gets final environment nod after 15-year fight The US Army Corps of Engineers recommends construction of Northern Dynasty's Pebble mine – a deposit worth $342 billion at today's gold and copper prices.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am