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CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60%

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year.

Frik Els | October 24, 2024 | 8:15 am

Palladium price jumps after US suggests sanctions on Russian exports

The Biden administration floated the potential restrictions at a meeting of G-7…

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 8:15 am

Talon Metals makes new copper-nickel discovery in Michigan

The company reported nearly 100 metres of copper and nickel…

Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 8:01 am

US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy

The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:21 am

Teck Resources cuts copper production forecast again

Teck cites labour issues and mining delays at the Highland…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:08 am

Darwin Financial reaches $55m deal to revitalize historic California critical minerals mine

The Darwin project aims to revitalize a historically significant mining operation with over $749 million previously invested in existing infrastructure.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2024 | 3:35 pm

Money managers’ bullish bets on gold jump to four-year high

The precious metal reached an all-time high of $2,685.58 an ounce this week.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 1:36 pm

Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper

Big diversified miners are watching rival copper producers gradually grow beyond their reach.

Reuters | September 27, 2024 | 7:28 am

EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas

The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 1:33 pm

Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas

The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 11:56 am

Silver price hits highest level since 2012, chasing gold’s record-breaking rally

Silver has rallied 37% so far this year.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 9:16 am

Copper price surpasses $10,000 on new China stimulus for real estate

China's Politburo aims to stabilize the real estate market, calling for "forceful" rate cuts to stop its decline.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 8:14 am

Rio Tinto aims to produce copper from Resolution mine by end of decade

Resolution mine would supply more than a quarter of US copper demand for decades.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2024 | 7:01 am

Kamala Harris calls for US critical minerals reserve, tax credits

The plan, part of a $100 billion industrial policy vision, also called for the use of emergency government powers under the Cold War-era Defense Production Act.

Bloomberg News | September 25, 2024 | 3:52 pm

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