It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metals

Automakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because it’s currently impossible to produce EV batteries without inputs that have at least some Chinese ownership, while US materials producers contend the domestic supply chain won’t succeed if China’s playing a role.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2023 | 9:38 am

Iron helps produce graphene from wood chips

A recently-discovered mechanism enables iron to help convert waste such as wood chips into graphene.

Staff Writer | July 18, 2023 | 6:06 am

Kicking tires: It’s time to talk about mining’s overlooked ESG problem

There are millions of end-of-life tires buried or piled high at mines around the world. A unique Canada-Japan joint venture is tackling this problem head-on in the heart of global copper mining.

Frik Els | July 17, 2023 | 11:31 am

Graphite One awarded $37.5m under US Defense Production Act; stock jumps

The funding will help the company to accelerate its Feasibility Study covering its Graphite Creek project in Alaska.

Staff Writer | July 17, 2023 | 9:12 am

Glencore to buy remaining 18% stake in PolyMet Mining

The move will give the Swiss giant a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.

Reuters | July 17, 2023 | 7:21 am

Biden’s energy funds fall behind schedule over China scrutiny

Just four companies have received the money available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2023 | 7:07 am

New form of silicon could revolutionize quantum computing

The new form of silicon is called Q-silicon and, among other properties, it is ferromagnetic at room temperature.

Staff Writer | July 17, 2023 | 6:06 am

China’s limits on chip metals self-defeating, Sullivan says

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that countries will find ways to reduce dependencies if China controls the exports of gallium and germanium.

Bloomberg News | July 16, 2023 | 10:37 am

Faraday Copper drill results highlight resource growth potential

Fresh round of assay results from flagship Copper Creek project in Arizona highlight potential to connect two conceptual open pits.

Henry Lazenby | July 14, 2023 | 3:35 pm

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