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Fire shuts Peabody coal mine and there’s no estimate for restart

The Shoal Creek mine, about 56 kilometers west of Birmingham, is the company’s lone producer of metallurgical coal for export.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2023 | 1:00 pm

EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s

The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she…

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm

US plans Tanzania trade boost as Kamala Harris tours Africa

Harris's office highlighted US support for a plan by LifeZone…

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 7:53 am

Syrah Resources hits record graphite output, US plant on track

The company is building an 11,250 tonne per year graphite…

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 7:39 am

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed…

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 9:16 am

Electric cars to account for over 80% of battery demand over next 20 years despite current challenges – report

At present, electric cars are the largest market among EVs, with sales more than doubling in 2021 to over 6.4 million.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2022 | 7:51 am

Much to gold’s dissatisfaction, the USDX seems unstoppable

The USDX and the precious metals market are like reverse images.

Sunshine Profits | May 13, 2022 | 10:44 am

Billionaire eyes Washington’s last coal plant for green hydrogen

Fortescue is considering building a green hydrogen facility near Washington State’s last operating coal-fired power station.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2022 | 9:02 am

Hudbay suffers major Rosemont copper project setback in Arizona

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has declined to overturn a 2019 decision that blocked Hudbay Minerals' Rosemont copper project in Arizona.

Henry Lazenby | May 13, 2022 | 7:04 am

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 13, 2022 | 3:11 am

Gold price retreats as dollar rally dims precious metals appeal

Declines in gold were, however, capped by a slide in the benchmark 10-year Treasury yields.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 9:13 am

Copper price hits 8-month low on slowdown fears

"Demand hopes have given way to demand concerns," said Commerzbank analyst Daniel Briesemann.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 8:30 am

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery metal.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK

US DOD called proposal crucial to national defense.

Reuters | May 11, 2022 | 4:18 pm

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