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US awards contracts for making higher enriched uranium for new reactors

Russia is currently the only country that makes the fuel called high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel, or HALEU, in commercial volumes.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 3:21 pm

After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply

A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm

Gold price sets new record high on US election uncertainty, monetary easing

Bullion has now risen by more than 30% this year, setting multiple record levels along the way.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:44 am

Uranium Energy shares rise on US approval for Wyoming plant boost

The company received approval to raise the licensed production capacity at its Irigaray plant to 4 million lb of U3O8 per year.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:27 am

Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain

US-based Atlas last year raised $27 million for its nickel technology and said it aims to launch production at sites in Canada or the US by 2027 at commercial scale.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 2:26 pm

Aclara advances rare earth separation technology

With the technology, Aclara aims to produce high-purity mixed rare earth concentrate from its Penco Module in Chile and Carina project in Brazil.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 10:10 am

Gold price momentum continues as industry predicts 10% upside

Gold's strong momentum continued as US Treasury yields dropped to the lowest in a week.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 9:57 am

Lithium Americas revamps Thacker Pass deal with GM in new $625 million JV

For its 62% ownership of Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas will contribute $387 million to the JV and act as manager of the project.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 8:16 am

Barrick reports lower-than-expected preliminary gold output in third quarter

It said an expansion at Carlin mine, completed during a shutdown in the third quarter, would support higher throughput and recoveries in the last quarter of the year.

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 5:56 am

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US government backs Aclara’s rare earth separation facility study

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Gold price nears two-month low on post-Trump win dollar boost

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