March 1, 2021

New lead battery technology could be lower-cost solution to store solar energy

Engineers are working to incorporate a bipolar technology that uses silicon wafers in traditional lead batteries.

February 28, 2021

New sensor promises low-cost detection of methane emissions, leaks

The ICLED-based sensor is able to detect methane concentrations as low as 0.1 parts per million.

February 28, 2021

Northern Dynasty to appeal latest negative Pebble permit decision

The US Army Corps of Engineers has accepted the request to appeal the latest refusal to grant a water licence to the copper-gold-molybdenum project.

February 26, 2021

Nickel, cobalt price: 10 charts show China’s grip on battery supply chain to last decades

Beijing's response to Biden executive order on critical minerals: "Artificial efforts to shift these chains and to decouple is not realistic."

February 26, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Freeport to expand US copper mines as Biden moves to electrify the nation; Minnesota court hands victory to PolyMet copper-nickel project; Sibanye-Stillwater to invest in European lithium company.

February 26, 2021

Will there be roaring twenties for gold?

There are good reasons to be skeptical about the narrative of the Roaring Twenties 2.0.

February 26, 2021

Copper price plunges as market waits for Shanghai whales’ next move

"A lot would depend on the reaction of big Chinese players such as Shanghai Dalu Futures, which has amassed a $1 billion long position."

February 26, 2021

Gold price hits 8-month low as bond yields rise

Gold is now in danger of a material move lower, one analyst said.

February 26, 2021

Copper price spike stirs alarm over another rush to find substitutes

With prices spiking, manufacturers making wires and pipes are looking to aluminum.

February 26, 2021

Musk says nickel price is ‘biggest concern’ for electric-car batteries

Tesla CEO said that the company is shifting some cars to a type of battery that uses iron instead.