Deep-sea metal rush in doubt as regulatory body meets

Environmental groups expect next week's meeting of the International Seabed Authority to rule out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 7:17 am

Site visit: Unearthing the lithium ‘gold rush’ in Nevada

While precious metals-focused juniors are working to revive Nevada’s tired Tonopah Silver District, lithium discoveries to the north, west and south of the desert town’s doorstep could again kick the boom-bust local economy into high gear.

By Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 6, 2023 | 3:50 pm

Pure-play nickel company Lifezone Metals rises on NYSE debut

The company's flagship project is the exploration-stage Kabanga in Tanzania.

Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 12:19 pm

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:04 am

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