Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake in the junior to about 12% from 2.7%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

New theory aims to explain how gold, platinum deposits formed on earth’s mantle

The new theory centers around a thin, "transient" region of the mantle, where its shallow part melts and its deeper part remains solid.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 6:06 am

Mining, coal-fired power plants responsible for sevenfold increase in atmospheric mercury – study

Since the beginning of the modern era, emissions from coal-fired power plants, mining and waste incineration have increased the concentration of potentially toxic mercury in the atmosphere sevenfold.

Staff Writer | November 5, 2023 | 7:51 am

Antofagasta’s Twin Metals appeals dismissed lawsuit over Minnesota copper-nickel project

Company said it has spent more than 13 years in northeast Minnesota conducting extensive environmental, engineering, exploration, hydrogeological and community engagement work.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 12:30 pm

China’s grip on Africa’s minerals sparks a US response

As part of its stated ambition to challenge China’s dominance, the Biden administration saw an opportunity to revitalize a century-old rail line linking key African mines to an Atlantic Ocean port.

Bloomberg News | November 2, 2023 | 2:38 pm