December 18, 2019

Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation

Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.

December 18, 2019

Morgan Stanley restarts its base metals business

The move comes as rising volumes and volatility in industrial metals have boosted revenues for investment banks after years of lacklustre market conditions.

December 17, 2019

Jeffrey Gundlach sees bad news for treasury bulls in this metals indicator

Bond strategists largely see the 10-year Treasury yield struggling to breach 2% in 2020.

December 17, 2019

Hecla ramps up Lucky Friday mine to full production amid strike

The company is moving forward with its Lucky Friday silver mine without the union workers, which have voted to remain on strike.

December 17, 2019

American Battery Metals lobbies in Washington for domestic supply of critical minerals

Company executives spent a week talking to key stakeholders in Washington.

December 16, 2019

Tesla, Apple among firms accused of aiding child labor in Africa

The companies were allegedly part of a system of forced labor that the families claimed led to the death and serious injury of their children.

December 16, 2019

Nevada Copper begins production at Pumpkin Hollow

The company becomes the first new copper producer in the US over the last decade.

December 16, 2019

Canada’s Equinox Gold buys smaller rival Leagold in $578 million deal

Deal adds Leagold's four mines in Mexico and Brazil to Equinox’s two mines in California, US, and one in Brazil.

December 13, 2019

Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report

But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.

December 13, 2019

Lynas to submit plant tender to US Army

Other miners mentioned are UCore Rare Metals Inc and Texas Mineral Resources Corp.