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‘Planting’ rocks in global croplands could turn them into major carbon sinks — study

Up to 217 gigatons of carbon could be sequestered by applying enhanced rock weathering to all agricultural fields in the world.

Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 5:05 am

Esmark CEO says has money in bank account for $7.8 billion US Steel bid

Chief executive James Bouchard said he had $10 billion available…

Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 1:22 pm

A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues…

Hubert Fleming, Alexander Fortin and Julian Sparks | August 15, 2023 | 11:14 am

Barrick boss slams western funds’ shortsightedness, praises Saudi’s PIF

Saudi's PIF has been looking to invest in copper projects…

Staff Writer | August 15, 2023 | 9:50 am

Miners face ‘considerable challenges’ meeting demand from US climate law – study

Nickel and cobalt supplies are unlikely to satisfy demand, S&P…

Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 7:41 am

Ten financial actors own half of the world’s oil, gas, coal emissions – study

Ten financial actors with the most influence on the fossil fuel economy own 49.5% of potential emissions from the world’s largest energy firms.

Staff Writer | July 24, 2022 | 12:54 pm

Fifty-thousand-year-old diamonds may be used to design ultra-hard yet malleable electronics

Researchers say diamonds formed during a high-energy shock wave from an asteroid collision around 50,000 years ago have unique and exceptional properties.

Staff Writer | July 24, 2022 | 8:00 am

GM’s Ultium battery inches ahead in the electric range race

With the debut of the electric Chevrolet Blazer this week, we’re starting to get a clearer sense of the Ultium battery system General Motors has been developing.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2022 | 2:09 pm

Ford’s flurry of supply deals gives iron a starring role in EVs

Ford Motor Co.’s new laundry list of battery-metals suppliers reads like a who’s who of the mining world, spanning the globe from Argentine lithium to Indonesian nickel.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2022 | 1:28 pm

Gold price gains as investors weigh growth concerns; palladium price jumps

Gold headed for its first weekly advance since early June as investors weighed renewed concerns over economic growth.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2022 | 12:04 pm

Ford announces series of deals to accelerate EV push

Ford said it has now sourced about 70% of the battery cell capacity it needs to achieve its annual production rate of more than 2 million by late 2026.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 12:41 pm

Lithium Americas breaks ground on lithium test facility in Nevada

The Lithium Technical Development Center was built to demonstrate the chemical process designed for the company’s Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt county.

Jackson Chen | July 21, 2022 | 11:37 am

Alcoa warns as much as 20% of aluminum capacity is unprofitable

Despite rising worldwide aluminum demand, Alcoa will be pinched by escalating costs for energy and raw materials, CEO Roy Harvey said.

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2022 | 11:12 am

Rio Tinto, Ford to develop battery, low-carbon materials supply chain

The partnership will support the transition toward a net-zero future by supplying Ford with materials including lithium, low-carbon aluminum and copper.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 11:04 am

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