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Freeport-McMoRan looking for ways to expand copper production, CEO says

The company isn’t under pressure to follow rivals like BHP in seeking acquisitions, and will instead focus on innovation to grow production and lower costs, CEO Kathleen Quirk said.

Bloomberg News | June 11, 2024 | 10:10 am

Energy Fuels begins commercial production of separated rare earths at White Mesa

Energy Fuels said this is the first US commercial production…

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 9:16 am

Nevada Copper files for bankruptcy, names new top boss

It has also halted its Pumpkin Hollow copper mine in…

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 3:42 am

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel…

Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 8:34 am

Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and others

Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori returned to the US in…

Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:41 pm

Copper short squeeze in New York is rocking metals markets

A massive dislocation between the prices for copper traded in New York and other commodity exchanges has rocked the global market.

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2024 | 7:45 am

Solitario Resources soars on gold discoveries in South Dakota mine district

Shares of Solitario Resources hit its highest in over three years on Wednesday.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 2:41 pm

Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough

Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.

Gregory D. Wischer | May 15, 2024 | 8:51 am

Gold price climbs on cooling US inflation, weaker retail numbers

Bullion has remained strong despite the anticipated timing of the Fed’s pivot being pushed back.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 8:41 am

Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record

US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 8:17 am

Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:48 am

Gold-infused sensor effectively detects presence of fentanyl

A new sensor that relies on carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles can detect even small amounts of fentanyl.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 6:36 am

Video: How the West wields laws to thwart critical mineral supply chain risks

The United States is brandishing billions of dollars in funding from recent laws to reduce the security threat from the West’s dependence on China for critical minerals.

Northern Miner Staff | May 14, 2024 | 3:12 pm

Copper short squeeze in NY prompts rush to send metal to US

Comex copper for July delivery jumped to an intraday high of $5.026 a pound on Tuesday, near a record high.

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:38 pm

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