June 24, 2020

Demand for EV raw materials to spike – report

United Nations says global market for cathode to reach $58 billion by 2024.

June 24, 2020

US mining lobby in push to preserve covid-19 tax break

Industry is spearheading a lobbying effort to protect a $160 billion pandemic tax break after Democrats largely repealed the provisions.

June 24, 2020

Ten countries control 50% of global gold reserves

Although the United States continues to hold the largest gold reserves, China and Russia have emerged as the top buyers.

June 24, 2020

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

June 23, 2020

Liberty Gold discovers new oxide gold zone at Black Pine

Drill highlights from the D-3 zone include 33.5 metres of 1.98 g/t gold, starting at 224 metres, as well as 29 metres of 1.6 g/t gold, starting at 240.8 metres

June 23, 2020

Tesla’s reluctant commitment to cobalt a warning to others

Just when Tesla seemed to be pivoting away from using cobalt in its batteries, it signs a long-term supply deal with Glencore.

June 23, 2020

Europe targets US coal in election-year trade staredown

Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support.

June 23, 2020

Spearmint Resources to kickstart Nevada lithium operations

The Canadian miner is working on a series of strategies to be applied at the Elon property and the McGee property.

June 23, 2020

US to re-impose tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports

The US is the primary export destination for Canada’s $13-billion aluminum industry, accounting for 83% of its trade in 2018.

June 22, 2020

Hudbay appeals court decision on Rosemont

Rosemont, if completed, is expected to become one of the largest copper mines in the US.