EU trade chief to press on with US battery minerals talks despite differencesThe battery minerals trade agreement would allow European companies to take advantage of generous US tax credits for electric vehicles.Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 3:11 pm
BMO, Canaccord Genuity top 2023 mining M&A advisory board – reportBMO Capital Markets advised on transactions worth $27.4 billion, while…MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm
Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical mineralsThe US Department of Defense plans to develop a program…Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 9:01 am
Access to geopolitically-friendly critical elements supply chain vital for EV makers In a critical elements’ version of musical chairs, automakers are rushing to align with energy metal miners before the ‘music’ stops. Simon Clarke | April 18, 2023 | 4:13 pm
Tearlach Resources confirms Gabriel lithium discovery in Nevada The company reported the highest primary intercept of 802 ppm over 18.6 metres in hole 018. Henry Lazenby | April 18, 2023 | 11:47 am
Mining veteran Mick Davis raises $590 million for metals fund So far, he has bought into five companies, including silicon and tin producers. Bloomberg News | April 18, 2023 | 7:46 am
Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level. Staff Writer | April 18, 2023 | 5:13 am
Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs? At this time, yes. Jack Lifton - Executive Chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute | April 17, 2023 | 5:02 pm
Gold price extends decline as market looks for cues on Fed rate hike The trend for gold is still up, says Kitco Metals analyst. Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:51 am
Sotheby’s to auction world’s largest ruby in New York in June Auction is estimated to achieve more than $30 million. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 7:57 am
G-7 nears fossil fuel phase-out deal without coal exit deadline The Group of Seven fell short of sealing a deal on a timeline to exit coal. Bloomberg News | April 15, 2023 | 1:18 pm
EU’s Dombrovskis sees some progress on steel, battery minerals talks with US EU's top trade official said there has been progress on a trade agreement on steel and aluminum produced with reduced carbon emissions. Reuters | April 14, 2023 | 1:35 pm