May 12, 2020 Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US.
May 12, 2020 Miners buck M&A slump with pandemic gold deals More than $16 billion of mergers, acquisitions and investments in other sectors have been terminated in last month.
May 11, 2020 Metals markets to move into surplus — report Fitch has revised down 2020 copper consumption growth forecasts for China and the US.
May 11, 2020 SSR to acquire Alacer Gold in $1.7bn all-stock deal The merger would create a diversified precious metals producer with assets spanning four countries.
May 11, 2020 Demand for battery metals to jump 500% by 2050 The World Bank estimates that over 3 billion tonnes of minerals and metals will be needed to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies.
May 10, 2020 New technology to be game-changer in rare earths extraction Scientists in the US are working towards securing a domestic supply of rare earth metals for electronics, computerized engines for aircraft, warships, EVs, and magnets.
May 8, 2020 Lawmakers urge punishment for banks that won’t back drillers US lawmakers argue they are “discriminating against America’s energy sector.”
May 8, 2020 Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.
May 8, 2020 Gold price down despite unprecedented US job cuts Unemployment rate rose to 14.7% in April, the highest since the Great Depression.
May 7, 2020 Gold prices rebound on US unemployment data Spot gold rallied back above $1,700 an ounce, up 2.2%.
Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026 With 60,000 tonnes of reserves, Portugal is Europe's top lithium producer. January 13, 2026 | 10:04 am
