Weak market for critical minerals seen dampening Western efforts to counter ChinaLithium price has tumbled by more than 80% since the beginning of 2023.Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:15 am
Chilean lithium to be eligible for US tax breakThe IRA requires a certain percentage of the critical metals…Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 2:38 pm
International Battery Metals begins commercial operations at DLE plant in UtahThe company said this is the first time lithium has…Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:04 am
Northern Dynasty takes EPA’s Pebble veto to court The company is seeking to vacate the EPA veto of its mine development at Pebble. Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 7:48 am
Cost advantage of natural hydrogen sparks energy companies’ interest – report At the end of 2023, 40 companies were searching for natural hydrogen deposits, up from just 10 in 2020, new research shows. Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 6:06 am
Cliffs CEO weighs lowball bid for US Steel with union backing That potential bid, though, is dependent on the current Nippon-US Steel tie-up falling apart. Bloomberg News | March 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm
Africa to play ‘huge role’ in US critical mineral strategy, says Treasury’s No. 2 "We don't want to be overly reliant on any one country or any one company for global supply chains," says US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo. Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 10:52 am
Lithium Americas gets record $2.2 billion loan for Thacker Pass The mine, which will supply General Motors, is a key part of US President Biden's efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese lithium. Staff Writer | March 14, 2024 | 8:04 am
Albemarle to auction lithium as part of push for price transparency The first auction is planned for March 26. Reuters | March 13, 2024 | 5:24 pm
US bill supporting seafloor mining lifts The Metals Company The Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act was introduced on Tuesday. Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 9:57 am
Coal mine’s 60-year-old fire an example of how long-term disturbances affect soil richness Researchers at Michigan State University analyzed soil microbes near a mine fire that has been burning for more than 60 years. Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 5:39 am
Syrah Resources to raise $65m for Mozambique, US projects Syrah's largest shareholder AustralianSuper will fund the projects. Reuters | March 12, 2024 | 5:17 pm