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Scientists develop greener method for extracting gold from low-grade ore, e-waste

New technique safely extracts valuable metals from e-waste and low-grade ore using dramatically less energy and fewer chemicals than existing processes.

Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 6:06 am

Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans

The mining and commodities trader giant will provide EVelution with…

Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 5:46 am

Gold price rises above $2,300, shattering all-time high

US gold futures, meanwhile, crossed the $2,300 mark, up 1.4%…

Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 3:36 am

US Steel union rejects Nippon Steel’s appeal for takeover support

In December, Nippon agreed to buy US Steel for roughly…

Reuters | April 2, 2024 | 12:25 pm

Senators raise concerns over Nippon Steel’s China ties amid US Steel takeover bid

Democrat Sherrod Brown has urged President Biden to investigate Nippon…

Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 | 9:17 am

Esmark CEO says has money in bank account for $7.8 billion US Steel bid

Chief executive James Bouchard said he had $10 billion available and Esmark itself had no debt.

Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 1:22 pm

A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues of water stress.

Hubert Fleming, Alexander Fortin and Julian Sparks | August 15, 2023 | 11:14 am

Barrick boss slams western funds’ shortsightedness, praises Saudi’s PIF

Saudi's PIF has been looking to invest in copper projects across the world, as part of its drive towards funding energy transition projects.

Staff Writer | August 15, 2023 | 9:50 am

Miners face ‘considerable challenges’ meeting demand from US climate law – study

Nickel and cobalt supplies are unlikely to satisfy demand, S&P Global said in a report.

Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 7:41 am

Researcher to study ’green’ steelmaking process at the atomic level

A researcher at Binghamton University received almost half a million dollars to investigate how hydrogen-based direct reduction works at the atomic level.

Staff Writer | August 15, 2023 | 6:06 am

TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals control

Fresh equity will be deployed across TechMet’s ten assets, which aim at reducing the west’s dependence on China for critical minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 2:58 am

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Scientists develop greener method for extracting gold from low-grade ore, e-waste

Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans

Gold price rises above $2,300, shattering all-time high

US Steel union rejects Nippon Steel’s appeal for takeover support

Senators raise concerns over Nippon Steel’s China ties amid US Steel takeover bid

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Esmark CEO says has money in bank account for $7.8 billion US Steel bid

A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Barrick boss slams western funds’ shortsightedness, praises Saudi’s PIF

Miners face ‘considerable challenges’ meeting demand from US climate law – study

Researcher to study ’green’ steelmaking process at the atomic level

TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals control

Esmark makes $7.8 billion offer for US Steel Corp

US Steel soars after it rejects $7.25 billion Cliffs bid

Deep sea miner The Metals Company stock surges on $27 million capital raise