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Tesla, GM among carmakers flocking to mining events amid battery metals scramble

Car companies are making inroads into the mining industry to lock in supplies of much-needed materials, putting them in direct competition with large, deal-hungry metals producers.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:47 pm

Tariffs on Russian aluminum to affect tiny slice of US industry

The US imported about 200,000 tons of aluminum from Russia…

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:42 pm

Yellen says EV battery mineral trade pacts can likely bypass Congress

The Treasury in March is due to put out guidance…

Reuters | February 24, 2023 | 8:50 am

US announces tariffs on Russian metals including aluminum

The White House will raise tariffs on more than 100…

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 7:52 am

Newmont’s M&A drive offers path from decade-long gold rut

They want to become the Exxon of the gold sector…

Bloomberg News | February 23, 2023 | 1:20 pm

Gold price tracking towards best weekly performance since May

Spot gold is trading at a level last seen during the record-setting month of August 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 4, 2022 | 8:39 am

Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation

The Ukrainian conflict could roil the world's economic outlook in unpredictable ways, exacerbating those inflationary pressures, analysts say.

Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 1:24 pm

Tesla to win approval for $5.5 billion Berlin gigafactory on Friday

Tesla has for months been awaiting approval for a licence to begin production at the EV factory and adjacent battery plant in Gruenheide.

Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 11:43 am

Gold price holds ground as Powell backs rate hikes to combat inflation

Meanwhile, another precious metal, palladium, has been enjoying monstrous gains over the past week.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2022 | 9:27 am

US official says South Africa aid aimed at coal plants not EVs

State-power utility Eskom had initiated the talks last year in a bid to raise money to help reduce its reliance on the coal.

Bloomberg News | March 2, 2022 | 10:08 am

Gold price falls over 1% as uptick in risk sentiment drives down havens

Bullion is coming off its best monthly performance since May 2021.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 2, 2022 | 9:41 am

US utilities push White House not to sanction Russian uranium

The United States relies on Russia and its allies Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for roughly half of the uranium powering its nuclear plants.

Reuters | March 2, 2022 | 8:07 am

Most Georgians prefer clean energy over coal – study

A recent survey found that only 30% of Georgia residents support new coal-fired power plants.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 2, 2022 | 6:06 am

Alcoa CEO affirms promise of no new aluminum smelters

The company vowed to only build low-emission mills using technology from a venture dubbed Elysis.

Bloomberg News | March 1, 2022 | 10:28 am

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