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Electric vehicle production set to surge in 2023 despite low sales

Starting next year, a wave of new electric vehicles from pickup trucks to middle market SUVs and sedans will hit the world's major markets.

Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 1:43 pm

WTO on ‘thin ice’ with metals tariff ruling, US trade chief says

The WTO ruling, issued earlier this month, “really challenges the…

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 11:58 am

Perpetua awarded up to $24.8m under US Defense Production Act; stock jumps

The DPA funding allows the company to advance the construction…

Staff Writer | December 19, 2022 | 9:16 am

Bumper green aluminum output is good news for carmakers, and climate

Global supplies of low-carbon aluminum have been robust for several years but…

Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 8:07 am

Autonomous mining vehicle developer gets $38m to fuel expansion plans

SafeAI is a company that retrofits construction and mining vehicles…

Staff Writer | December 18, 2022 | 1:00 pm

Pilbara Minerals lifts Pilgangoora lithium resource

Landmark 39% increase follows the integration of the Ngungaju lithium resource and successful development drilling programs.

Henry Lazenby | September 7, 2021 | 11:53 am

Drill challenges at Arctic copper project won’t influence timeline, says Trilogy Metals

Joint venture seeks to eventually develop the Upper Kobuk Mineral projects in Alaska's Ambler mining district

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 7, 2021 | 11:52 am

Gold price set for biggest intraday loss in a month

Both the US dollar and benchmark 10-year yields saw gains, denting gold's appeal.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 7, 2021 | 8:32 am

i-80 Gold to create Nevada complex through asset exchange with Nevada Gold Mines

The US-focused gold miner gains the Lone Tree and Buffalo Mountain properties, and related infrastructure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2021 | 7:58 am

Native Americans lose bid to halt digging at Nevada lithium mine site

The ruling was the second victory in recent weeks for the Thacker Pass project.

Reuters | September 3, 2021 | 4:06 pm

Gold price rises to 4-week high on US jobs data miss

Data on Friday showed the US added 235,000 jobs in August, the fewest in seven months and well below economists’ estimates.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 3, 2021 | 9:12 am

Copper price surges on smallest US jobs gain in seven months

US hiring downshifted abruptly in August, complicating a potential decision by the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back monetary support by year-end.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 3, 2021 | 8:47 am

Barrick, NovaGold closer to Donlin mine decision

After this year’s drilling season, the partners will likely turn their attention towards a feasibility study for the Alaska gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2021 | 7:42 am

Nissan develops technology to halve recycling cost of rare earths

With tension simmering between China and the US automakers are trying to reduce their reliance on rare earths.

Reuters | September 3, 2021 | 5:59 am

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