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Tiny diamond-tin-filled device could jumpstart work toward quantum internet

Device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge could allow the quick, efficient flow of quantum information over large distances.

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 3:06 pm

Despite weak lithium prices, Albemarle beats on cost cuts

The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $617.7 million,…

Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 1:18 pm

Lithium players to gather in Arkansas as low prices pressure industry

Exxon Mobil and Albemarle are amongst those gathering in Little…

Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 9:31 am

Four in custody over SSR gold mine landslide in Turkey

Police and military teams, mine rescuers and volunteers, totalling more…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2024 | 3:44 am

Teck’s Red Dog mine in Alaska earns Zinc Mark for ESG

Red Dog is one of the world’s largest zinc mines,…

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 10:32 am

Gold price rallies as OPEC+ supply cut fuels more uncertainty

The shock decision by OPEC+ is "really driving that inflation hedge trade for gold," analyst says.

Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 9:55 am

Arizona Sonoran receives latest permit at Cactus ahead of Q4 prefeasibility

The company is currently advancing the Cactus project to a pre-feasibility study.

Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 9:25 am

Copper price back below $9,000 on weak China industrial activity

Metal price was also impacted by the rise in oil prices and fears about inflation and higher interest rates in the US.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 8:12 am

Factbox: Automakers accelerate the drive to secure battery raw materials

Rising demand for EVs is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw materials.

Reuters | April 3, 2023 | 7:57 am

Researchers find new way to shape tiny gold pieces for electronics

Using highly charged ions, it is possible to melt or flatten nano gold nuggets.

Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 7:00 am

Barrick Gold replaces gold reserves, remains on track to execute 10-year business plan

Barrick Gold’s executive chairman John Thornton said the company more than replaced the gold reserves it mined in 2022.

Staff Writer | April 2, 2023 | 10:38 am

Biden’s landmark climate bill lures China’s clean energy giants

China’s leading renewables firms are joining the rush to open factories in the US.

Bloomberg News | April 1, 2023 | 6:55 pm

Energy reform bill passes in US House of Representatives

Lower Energy Costs Act intended to bolster US oil and gas production while scaling back climate initiatives.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance

The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 8:03 am

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