What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for goldNew study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total.Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am
Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak pricesThe US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 6:13 am
Golden Minerals stock plummets as it raises $4.2m through public offeringThe offering comes six months after the company said it…Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 3:13 pm
Freeport-McMoRan’s profit more than halves on lower production In February, the company was forced to stop operations at Grasberg after the mine was hit by floods. Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:10 am
Visualizing global EV production in 2022, by brand This graphic explores the latest EV production data for 2022, showing BYD taking a massive step forward to surpass Tesla. Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 20, 2023 | 11:27 am
Piedmont’s Tennessee lithium hydroxide plant could double US output The company says its proposed $600 million lithium hydroxide plant in Tennessee would pay for itself in less than three years. Colin McClelland | April 20, 2023 | 11:12 am
Gold price above $2,000 on softer US economic data "For gold to make that run back to record highs, you need the June rate hike completely off the table," analyst says. Staff Writer | April 20, 2023 | 9:10 am
Tesla to feel commodity cost pain until second half of 2023 A recent pullback in commodity prices will aid Tesla Inc's bruised margins only in the second half of the year. Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 7:36 am
Gold price falls below $2,000 as market readjusts rate hike expectations Markets are now pricing in an 85% chance of a 25-basis-points rate hike at the Federal Reserve's next meeting. Staff Writer | April 19, 2023 | 9:23 am
Access to geopolitically-friendly critical elements supply chain vital for EV makers In a critical elements’ version of musical chairs, automakers are rushing to align with energy metal miners before the ‘music’ stops. Simon Clarke | April 18, 2023 | 4:13 pm
Tearlach Resources confirms Gabriel lithium discovery in Nevada The company reported the highest primary intercept of 802 ppm over 18.6 metres in hole 018. Henry Lazenby | April 18, 2023 | 11:47 am
Mining veteran Mick Davis raises $590 million for metals fund So far, he has bought into five companies, including silicon and tin producers. Bloomberg News | April 18, 2023 | 7:46 am