Diversification from China leaves $85bn gap in copper supply chain, warns WoodMacChina currently controls 97% of global smelting and refining capacity, contributing over 3 million tonnes of production.Staff Writer | August 18, 2024 | 7:18 am
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Stillwater Critical collaborates with Berkeley Lab on geologic hydrogen productionThe Berkeley Lab has secured funding in the amount of…Staff Writer | August 15, 2024 | 1:26 pm
Australian regulator sues Magnis Energy over US battery plant disclosure failures Lawsuit filed against lithium-ion battery firm and its chairman for failing to disclose details about its US manufacturing facility. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 4:58 pm
White House eyes Russian uranium import ban while House bill stalls Russia provided almost a quarter of the enriched uranium used to fuel America’s fleet of more than 90 commercial reactors. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Century Lithium stock drops after Clayton Valley feasibility release The company said it will now direct its focus on engineering and permitting, and at the same time, advance funding discussions. Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 7:04 am
Climate change to blame for acid rock drainage in certain parts of the world – study In areas like the Colorado mountains, climate change, not mining, is responsible for acid rock drainage. Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 6:48 am
BHP mega bid and $10,000 copper expose mining’s biggest problem The biggest producers all want to increase copper output to take advantage of rising demand for electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and data centers. Bloomberg News | April 28, 2024 | 11:22 am
Mexico notches win in labor dispute over alleged violations at mine The US had requested a probe last year into alleged workers rights abuses at a Grupo Mexico mine in the central state of Zacatecas. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm
American Rare Earths rejects $400 million SPAC takeover offer The company's 100%-owned US subsidiary owns Halleck Creek, one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 2:50 pm
Gold price heads for weekly loss as US inflation concerns sap demand The precious metal dipped on Friday and is down 2.7% for the week. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 6:32 am
Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am