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US bill supporting seafloor mining lifts The Metals Company

The Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act was introduced on Tuesday.

Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 9:57 am

Coal mine’s 60-year-old fire an example of how long-term disturbances affect soil richness

Researchers at Michigan State University analyzed soil microbes near a…

Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 5:39 am

Syrah Resources to raise $65m for Mozambique, US projects

Syrah's largest shareholder AustralianSuper will fund the projects.

Reuters | March 12, 2024 | 5:17 pm

Gold price extends loss as US inflation data reinforces Fed caution

Spot bullion whipsawed as traders digested the data print, before…

Bloomberg News | March 12, 2024 | 12:55 pm

Li-Cycle stock surges on $75 million investment from Glencore

Glencore plans to develop a recycling hub in Europe with…

Staff Writer | March 12, 2024 | 11:14 am

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Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson

China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors.

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:21 am

New, highly conductive metallic gel allows 3D printing of solid objects at room temperature

US-based researchers have developed a metallic gel that is highly electrically conductive and can be used to print three-dimensional solid objects at room temperature.

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

US says it opposes export controls by China on metals, will consult allies

The United States "firmly" opposes export controls announced by China on gallium and germanium, a US Commerce Department spokesperson said.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 12:36 pm

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 7:56 am

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 9:44 am

Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023

The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.

Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 8:13 am

Nyrstar considers potential germanium and gallium projects

The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States.

Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 7:34 am

Gold price advances on weaker US economic cues

“Gold has probably found a home around $1,900,” said analyst.

Staff Writer | July 3, 2023 | 8:53 am

Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay

A new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline.

Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 6:45 am

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