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US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authority

A new executive order gives Washington the ability to ban products originating in Russia but processed in third countries, such as diamonds.

Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:02 am

Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutiny

Japanese Industry Minister Ken Saito praised his country's ties with…

Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 8:36 am

Northern Dynasty closes $17 million in financings to support Pebble project

The proposed mine, if built, would represent the largest in…

Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 10:08 am

Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise

The company started production at three of its permitted and…

Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:19 am

Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors

By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to…

Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 6:06 am

Sugar boosts capacity, longevity of next-gen flow battery

New research shows that a common food additive can boost the capacity and longevity of a next-generation flow battery design.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

Calibre on the front foot with third quarterly production record

In the June quarter, Calibre produced 68,776 oz. gold, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2022.

Henry Lazenby | July 11, 2023 | 4:01 pm

Concentration of critical minerals’ supply intensifies despite diversification efforts

Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe's efforts to diversify and reduce reliance on China.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 11:23 am

Biden’s electric car sales plan to strain critical mineral supplies – automakers

Stellantis and Toyota Motor blasted a Biden administration plan to squelch auto pollution, saying it would compel aggressive and unrealistic sales of EVs.

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 7:28 am

Nevada juniors collaborate on mine reclamation research

Two research projects aimed at offsetting carbon emissions and implementing sustainable mine reclamation are in development in the Tonopah Silver District.

By Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 10, 2023 | 10:28 am

Column: China flexes critical metals muscles with export curbs

Export controls will be short-term disruptive to both gallium and germanium markets but Western countries should be able to adapt over time.

Reuters | July 10, 2023 | 8:20 am

European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say

Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise.

Reuters | July 9, 2023 | 1:37 pm

Site visit: West Vault Mining likens its Hasbrouck project to ‘gold in a secure vault’

Project is ready for construction, backed by favourable economics and a strategic approach, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 7, 2023 | 5:33 pm

The global lithium rush is only at the beginning

Interview with Gene Morgan, CEO of brinefield services company Zelandez on the outlook for lithium prices, Chile nationalisation, Bolivia's prospects and impact of US IRA act.

Frik Els | July 7, 2023 | 10:28 am

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