Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition

With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 9:56 am

Gold price regains ground as US dollar rally cools

“Gold will trade defensively, likely straddling $1,800 into the March FOMC," an analyst predicted.

Staff Writer | March 8, 2023 | 9:13 am

Rio Tinto keeps working to build Indigenous support for Resolution mine

Resolution is key to the mining giant's future as the project would produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:58 am

Gold price falls as Powell testimony lifts dollar

Gold had already retreated from Friday’s strong close, but so far Powell is more direct and aggressive than market had anticipated, analyst says.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 9:50 am

Tesla, GM follow own shareholders with push into lithium miners

Investors and car makers continue to bet on lithium miners, wagering that a shift toward EVs will become a permanent trend.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:15 am

Scientists work on solid-state battery that uses fewer ‘problem’ metals

Researchers have developed a new strategy to build solid-state batteries that are less dependent on specific chemical elements, particularly expensive metals with supply chain issues.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 6:06 am