Biden team weighs a massive release of oil to combat inflation

West Texas Intermediate futures dropped as much as 5.5% on Thursday on signs the U.S. was considering the release.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 3:31 pm

US senator says Defense Production Act won’t move needle without fixing mining permitting

“Despite his climate pledges, President Biden has done nothing meaningful to boost American mineral production," says Senator John Barrasso.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 11:19 am

Biden invokes Cold War powers to boost EV battery production

This could help mining companies access $750 million under the Defense Production Act’s Title III fund.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 10:18 am

US senator ‘worried’ about Chinese stake in MP Materials

"It kind of disturbs me to know that there's a big Chinese interest there" Senator Lisa Murkowski said.

Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 9:34 am

Nickel anode key to making fuel cells cheaper, more efficient

A nitrogen-doped, carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyze an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fraction of the cost of currently used platinum.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 5:05 am

Biden’s battery metal push does nothing to ease mining permit bottleneck

It takes a about seven to 10 years to get a mine up and running in the US, compared to two to three years in neighboring Canada.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2022 | 3:11 pm

Zinc price to remain high in the near term on Russia-Ukraine conflict – report

Fitch Solutions revises 2022 zinc price to $3,500/t from $2,900/t expected previously.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 11:11 am

Biden poised to use Cold War powers to boost battery metals

The White House is set to add battery materials to the list of items covered by the 1950 Defense Production Act.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2022 | 10:28 am

Gold price up on doubts over Ukraine ceasefire

Bullion had dropped as much as 1.8% in the previous session after Russia pledged to cut down on military operations.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 9:55 am

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