Americas’ oldest mine now identified

An ancient mine in eastern Wyoming was used by humans to produce red ocher starting nearly 13,000 years ago.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 6:06 am

Second-largest indicated-or-better rare earth resource in the US now identified

NioCorp’s Elk Creek project yielded rare earth elements as a potential by-product of the mining of niobium, titanium, and scandium in a recent feasibility study.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2022 | 5:15 am

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $5.5 billion to build EV and battery facilities in US

Hyundai will break ground on its new facility in Georgia in early 2023 and is expected to begin commercial production in the first half of 2025.

Reuters | May 20, 2022 | 12:35 pm

Barrick extends credit facility, adding in sustainability-linked metrics

According to Barrick, the sustainability-linked metrics incorporated into the revolving credit facility are made up of annual environmental and social performance targets directly influenced by its actions.

Staff Writer | May 20, 2022 | 8:49 am

Tesla battles for battery engineers commanding CFO-like salaries

In 2021, salaries for US battery engineers ranged from around $100,000 for a junior position to nearly $200,000 for a director.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2022 | 7:43 am

Highest efficiency solar cell now a reality

National Renewable Energy Laboratory researchers created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination.

Staff Writer | May 20, 2022 | 6:06 am

Arconic to sell Russian operations, take $500 million charge

The Pittsburgh-based aluminum-sheet manufacturer said the conflict in Ukraine has made its operation in Russia untenable.

Bloomberg News | May 19, 2022 | 3:25 pm

If Tesla isn’t good enough for an ESG index, then who is?

Tesla’s removal this week from an industry benchmark index is raising new questions about what ESG actually means to investors.

Bloomberg News | May 19, 2022 | 2:05 pm

Gold price rallies to weekly high as both dollar, yields dip

The recent retreat in gold prices has helped its appeal among investors as they continue to seek safety from riskier assets, an analyst said.

Staff Writer | May 19, 2022 | 9:52 am

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