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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

NioCorp stock rallies on $800 million funding interest for Elk Creek critical minerals project

NioCorp is developing what would be North America’s only advanced…

Staff Writer | March 6, 2023 | 2:03 pm

Shortage of metals for EVs is rising up the agenda in automakers’ C-suites

Auto sector executives increasingly anxious about surging prices and tighter…

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2023 | 10:05 am

Three British Columbia residents fined $700,000 for role in gold mining Ponzi scheme

The scheme raised over $15 million from more than 1,400…

Staff Writer | March 5, 2023 | 9:40 am

EU, US working on deal to make EV minerals eligible for tax credits

The EU official said an agreement could come as early…

Reuters | March 3, 2023 | 6:31 pm

Powell’s hawkish comments send gold price 1% lower

Goldman Sachs economists now expect the Fed to raise interest rates by 50 basis points at both its May and June policy meetings.

Staff Writer | March 22, 2022 | 9:11 am

Rio Tinto, Lion Copper and Gold sign deal to advance exploration at Nevada copper assets

Rio will evaluate the potential commercial deployment of its Nuton copper heap leaching technologies developed to deliver increased copper recovery from mined ore.

Staff Writer | March 21, 2022 | 12:08 pm

Gold price recovers from worst week since June with inflation risks creeping up

Rising commodities prices are helping underpin bullion's appeal as an inflation hedge.

Staff Writer | March 21, 2022 | 9:16 am

Wolfden hits 173.3 g/t AgEq over 50 metres at Big Silver in Maine

The objective of drilling was to determine the potential for expansion of the known mineralization at Big Silver.

Staff Writer | March 21, 2022 | 8:54 am

Scientists get closer look at how methane-eating bacteria turn greenhouse gases into fuel

Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year and have a natural ability to convert the greenhouse gas into usable fuel.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 20, 2022 | 9:00 am

Goldman bids for nickel off-exchange about 32% below LME price

The bank has been offering to trade contracts in commodity index products, such as the S&P GSCI, whose constituents include nickel.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2022 | 2:50 pm

US unveils battery strategy in West Virginia to ease coal loss

The administration also plans to announce nearly $215 million in Interior Department funding to clean up abandoned mines in West Virginia.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2022 | 8:14 am

5 CHARTS: Mining supercycle – how soon is now?

Pent-up demand, supply shocks, low stocks pushed aluminum, copper and coal prices to all-time highs, but new report suggests supercycle talk is premature.

Frik Els | March 17, 2022 | 11:27 am

Despite ultra-hawkish Fed’s meeting, gold price jumps

The newest FOMC statement was very hawkish – probably too hawkish.

Sunshine Profits | March 17, 2022 | 10:13 am

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