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Oil and gas upstream M&A deal value hits highest Q1 levels since 2017

Deals worth more than $55 billion have been announced in the first two months of 2024, according to analytics firm Enverus.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 9:48 am

Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project

The company now has all the permits necessary to proceed…

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 9:14 am

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of…

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

United Steelworkers signs non-disclosure agreement with Nippon Steel

USW is the main union representing US Steel.

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Orla Mining expands Nevada landholding with Contact Gold acquisition

This move, says Orla, allows the company to consolidate landholdings…

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 9:11 am

Gold price above $2,000 on softer US economic data

"For gold to make that run back to record highs, you need the June rate hike completely off the table," analyst says.

Staff Writer | April 20, 2023 | 9:10 am

Tesla to feel commodity cost pain until second half of 2023

A recent pullback in commodity prices will aid Tesla Inc's bruised margins only in the second half of the year.

Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 7:36 am

Gold price falls below $2,000 as market readjusts rate hike expectations

Markets are now pricing in an 85% chance of a 25-basis-points rate hike at the Federal Reserve's next meeting.

Staff Writer | April 19, 2023 | 9:23 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

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