May 15, 2022

Electric cars to account for over 80% of battery demand over next 20 years despite current challenges – report

At present, electric cars are the largest market among EVs, with sales more than doubling in 2021 to over 6.4 million.

May 13, 2022

Much to gold’s dissatisfaction, the USDX seems unstoppable

The USDX and the precious metals market are like reverse images.

May 13, 2022

Billionaire eyes Washington’s last coal plant for green hydrogen

Fortescue is considering building a green hydrogen facility near Washington State’s last operating coal-fired power station.

May 13, 2022

Hudbay suffers major Rosemont copper project setback in Arizona

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has declined to overturn a 2019 decision that blocked Hudbay Minerals' Rosemont copper project in Arizona.

May 13, 2022

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

May 12, 2022

Gold price retreats as dollar rally dims precious metals appeal

Declines in gold were, however, capped by a slide in the benchmark 10-year Treasury yields.

May 12, 2022

Copper price hits 8-month low on slowdown fears

"Demand hopes have given way to demand concerns," said Commerzbank analyst Daniel Briesemann.

May 12, 2022

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery…

May 11, 2022

Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK

US DOD called proposal crucial to national defense.

May 11, 2022

Miners turn to bacteria and other new ways to leach copper from waste rock

Global miners are deploying a raft of new leaching technologies that can extract low concentrations of copper from waste rock and help avoid lengthy mine permitting delays.