Musk’s bets on Tesla: human-like robots and self-driving cars

Tesla's most important products in 2022 and next year will not be cars, CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday.

Reuters | January 27, 2022 | 3:50 am

Politics turning against copper mining – Freeport’s Adkerson

The task of ramping up copper supply to meet growing demand in the clean-energy transition is getting harder as societies and communities resist new mines and politicians seek a bigger share of the profit.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 26, 2022 | 12:32 pm

Biden administration kills Antofagasta’s Minnesota copper project

The decision shows the administration is increasingly comfortable prioritizing domestic conservation efforts, even as demand for minerals used to build electric vehicles rises amid efforts to combat climate change.

Reuters | January 26, 2022 | 11:14 am

Gold price holds 2-month high ahead of Fed announcement

“Gold is simply becoming a Fed policy mistake hedge,” one analyst said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 26, 2022 | 9:19 am

Environmental groups sue to undo PolyMet mine deal in Minnesota

Its an attempt to reverse a 2017 land transfer that gave PolyMet more than 6,600 acres needed to build an open pit copper and gold mine.

Reuters | January 25, 2022 | 3:39 pm

Standard Lithium shares up on raw materials deal with Koch Minerals

It has signed a letter of intent with Koch Minerals & Trading for the purchase of lithium chemical offtake and the procurement of key raw materials.

Staff Writer | January 25, 2022 | 10:49 am

CHARTS: Tesla v Volkswagen v BYD – battery power, lithium, nickel, cobalt use

Most ambitious European automaker and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese EV and battery manufacturer unlapped themselves in 2021, at best.

Frik Els | January 25, 2022 | 10:14 am

Osisko Development expands portfolio with acquisition of Trixie gold mine in Utah

The recent discovery of an ultra-high grade structure positions Trixie as one of the highest grade gold mines in the world, Osisko says.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 25, 2022 | 9:47 am

2022 – a year of rebalancing for metals and mining

“The most likely outcome is an environment where commodity prices can settle from the extraordinary highs of 2021. But there are plenty of risks to this outlook," says Wood Mackenzie.

Wood Mackenzie | January 24, 2022 | 5:10 pm

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US-EU critical minerals deal would give EU broader trade relief

Newmont’s quarterly profit beats estimates on higher prices

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