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US-China green energy rivalry ‘great for world,’ Forrest says

Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest says it is healthy to challenge China’s dominance of sectors like renewable energy, EVs and battery metal processing.

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2023 | 8:27 am

Silver One becomes sole owner of past-producing Candelaria mine

To secure a 100% stake in Candelaria, Silver One issued…

Staff Writer | May 31, 2023 | 5:45 am

North Carolina seeks more info for Piedmont Lithium mine permit review

State officials gave the company 180 days to provide additional…

Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 5:10 pm

Mapped: Renewable energy and battery installations in the US in 2023

This graphic describes new US renewable energy installations by state…

Visual Capitalist | May 30, 2023 | 9:43 am

Column: Funds keep the bear pressure on copper as LME stocks rise

Fund positioning suggests many investors think copper could fall further…

Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 9:05 am

Nickel anode key to making fuel cells cheaper, more efficient

A nitrogen-doped, carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyze an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fraction of the cost of currently used platinum.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 5:05 am

Biden’s battery metal push does nothing to ease mining permit bottleneck

It takes a about seven to 10 years to get a mine up and running in the US, compared to two to three years in neighboring Canada.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2022 | 3:11 pm

Zinc price to remain high in the near term on Russia-Ukraine conflict – report

Fitch Solutions revises 2022 zinc price to $3,500/t from $2,900/t expected previously.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 11:11 am

Biden poised to use Cold War powers to boost battery metals

The White House is set to add battery materials to the list of items covered by the 1950 Defense Production Act.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2022 | 10:28 am

Gold price up on doubts over Ukraine ceasefire

Bullion had dropped as much as 1.8% in the previous session after Russia pledged to cut down on military operations.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 9:55 am

Antofagasta expects high copper prices for next 12 months, CEO says

Arriagada also said the company is still looking to develop its Twin Metals project despite the Biden administration's refusal to renew its licenses.

Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 8:21 am

From VW to JPMorgan, the unlikely cast behind nickel’s big squeeze

Getting to the bottom of who did what, when, and why, could take months or years.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2022 | 4:23 pm

Hudbay Minerals replaced nearly all mining depletion in 2021

The company also extended the life of both its Constancia copper mine in Peru and its Snow Lake gold mine in Canada by a year to 2038.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2022 | 7:04 am

Gold price falls 1% as higher dollar, yields curtail safe haven demand

Weaker gold price can be attributed to the US dollar, which is continuing to appreciate, an analyst said.

Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 9:03 am

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