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New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials

Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am

Massive caverns dug 4,800 feet below surface ready to host neutrino experiment in South Dakota

Close to 800,000 tons of rock were excavated at the…

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 6:09 am

American steel buyers hail Nippon deal that scares Washington

The steel industry is wondering why politicians in Washington are…

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2024 | 12:56 pm

Gold resists Fed chair

Gold powered higher this week right through a surprisingly-hawkish FOMC…

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:53 am

Former director of Tesla Australia sentenced for insider trading

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission found that Kurt Schlosser purchased shares in Piedmont after being informed of details of a five-year spodumene concentrate supply agreement.

Reuters | March 20, 2023 | 3:26 pm

First Majestic stock plunges as it shuts down Jerritt Canyon gold mine in Nevada

The Jerritt Canyon operation was expected to produce between 119,000-133,000 oz. of gold this year.

Staff Writer | March 20, 2023 | 2:07 pm

JPMorgan owned the LME ‘nickel’ that was actually bags of stones

It’s not clear whether the bags ever contained nickel, and whether the issue is a result of error, theft or fraud.

Bloomberg News | March 20, 2023 | 1:50 pm

Gold price backs off after surpassing $2,000, nearing record high

"Gold's volatility reflects that the market is digesting the recent shotgun wedding between Credit Suisse and UBS and the possible contagion."

Staff Writer | March 20, 2023 | 9:43 am

Tesla’s vision of EVs without rare earths will spur magnet race

Other carmakers including BMW, Toyota and GM also have sought to reduce reliance on rare earths.

Bloomberg News | March 20, 2023 | 6:05 am

Currency markets wobble after Credit Suisse deal as Fed remains acid test

Traders will watch how the Swiss franc reacts to the flurry of weekend activity that saw rival UBS Group AG agreeing to buy Credit Suisse.

Bloomberg News | March 19, 2023 | 10:27 am

America’s timeline for development of domestic battery metal supply chain may be unrealistic – research

Researchers say the aggressive timeline of the Inflation Reduction Act may be unrealistic.

Staff Writer | March 19, 2023 | 6:40 am

Ivanhoe’s electro-pulse technology may expand Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona

Ivanhoe used Typhoon to identify the Texaco Ridge target as well as several others

Staff Writer | March 17, 2023 | 9:56 am

Gold price rally accelerates as banking crisis shock lingers

Gold is sprinting towards its best week in four months.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2023 | 9:34 am

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