Artemis Gold receives Fisheries Act permit for BC mine Once in production, Blackwater will be one of province’s biggest gold mines, churning out 321,000 ounces annually for the first five years. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2023 | 3:49 am
Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely. Frik Els | July 4, 2023 | 3:46 pm
Global copper melting activity slows in June, despite China strength The Earth-i global dispersion index fell to 45.9 in June from 46.2 in May. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 11:03 am
Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology. Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 9:44 am
Toyota aims to halve size, cost, and weight of EV batteries with new solid-state technology Toyota claims solid-state battery has a 745 mile range, with 10 minute charging time. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 9:31 am
Seabridge seals $150 million note & NSR deal with Sprott Seabridge will use the funds to achieve the designation of “substantially started” from the BC government. Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 8:55 am
Kiplin Metals shares advance as it secures financing for uranium project Net proceeds from the offering will be used by Kiplin for the upcoming exploration program on its Cluff Lake Road (CLR) uranium project. Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 8:26 am
Column: Australia’s exports of energy transition metals to top thermal coal The impact on energy commodities from the war in Ukraine has faded and prices are expected to be more in line with historical norms. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 8:20 am
Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023 The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 8:13 am