US, Peru sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation on critical mineralsThe memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security.Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 2:58 pm
Almonty nears first production at its tungsten mine in South KoreaThe US has not commercially mined tungsten since 2015, according…Staff Writer | August 29, 2024 | 9:19 am
Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered futureA new crop of startups are working on novel ways…Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 6:49 am
Solitario Resources soars on gold discoveries in South Dakota mine district Shares of Solitario Resources hit its highest in over three years on Wednesday. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities. Gregory D. Wischer | May 15, 2024 | 8:51 am
Gold price climbs on cooling US inflation, weaker retail numbers Bullion has remained strong despite the anticipated timing of the Fed’s pivot being pushed back. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 8:41 am
Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 8:17 am
Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
Gold-infused sensor effectively detects presence of fentanyl A new sensor that relies on carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles can detect even small amounts of fentanyl. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 6:36 am
Video: How the West wields laws to thwart critical mineral supply chain risks The United States is brandishing billions of dollars in funding from recent laws to reduce the security threat from the West’s dependence on China for critical minerals. Northern Miner Staff | May 14, 2024 | 3:12 pm
Copper short squeeze in NY prompts rush to send metal to US Comex copper for July delivery jumped to an intraday high of $5.026 a pound on Tuesday, near a record high. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:38 pm
US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm