Friedland warns of copper ‘crisis’ as mine costs soarHumanity would have to mine more copper in the next 20 years than in human history to meet surging global demand on the back of the energy transition.Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 12, 2024 | 4:50 pm
Weak market for critical minerals seen dampening Western efforts to counter ChinaLithium price has tumbled by more than 80% since the…Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:15 am
Sibanye-Stillwater hit by cyberattack, says mining business unaffectedSmelter operations in Columbus, Ohio were impacted after its automated…Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:40 am
Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
Metallurgical coke used in next-gen cement, concrete Graphene derived from coke could serve as a reinforcing additive in cement and a replacement for sand in concrete. Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 6:06 am
Copper market a ‘powder keg’ ready to explode, says Friedland "We think copper is making a bottom. I'd be willing to wager on $9,500/tonne before you go down to $7,500," he said. Jackson Chen | January 25, 2024 | 11:21 am
Freeport-McMoRan’s profit beats estimates on strong copper production On an adjusted basis, the company earned 27 cents per share for the three months ended Dec. 31. Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 8:11 am
Nevada Sunrise’s Gemini emerges as one of largest US lithium resources Company says the first resource estimate "exceeded expectations" given the limited drilling the company has done to date. Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 10:27 am
Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use cobalt or nickel. Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 6:06 am
Nickel, cobalt may help produce hydrogen from urea A new nickel and cobalt-based material helps remove urea from water and potentially convert it into hydrogen gas. Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 6:00 am
Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented. Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am
Churchrock could pump out 31 million lb of US uranium over three decades, Laramide PEA shows The PEA pegs the project’s post-tax net present value (at 8% discount) at $239 million. Blair McBride | January 19, 2024 | 9:03 am