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Indonesia says US must invest amid critical minerals race

Indonesia is in the market for a wide-ranging critical minerals pact to boost its economy as the US-China rivalry intensifies.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2024 | 10:05 am

Chilean Cobalt enters offtake deal, partnership with Glencore

Chilean Cobalt will supply Glencore with 100% of the cobalt…

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 9:51 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz.…

Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm

US Battery Belt Red states could be biggest losers in upcoming election

Investors are worried Trump will repeal the IRA, which has…

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | July 7, 2024 | 9:24 am

Beyond 2024, nickel prices to increase steadily to 2028: Fitch

Analyst expects upside risks – including but not limited to…

Staff Writer | July 5, 2024 | 3:10 pm

Taseko posts record revenue in 2023, sets target for first copper production at Florence

The company is expecting first production from its fully permitted Florence copper project in Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Staff Writer | March 8, 2024 | 8:51 am

US backs Australian, Brazil rare earths projects for up to $850 million

If confirmed, this would be the first ever US investment in an Australian rare earths project.

Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 3:56 pm

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.

MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am

US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey

The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 9:29 am

Gold price continues ascent to new highs, nears $2,150/oz

Spot gold rose another 1% to a fresh high of $2,149.25 an ounce, surpassing Tuesday's intraday high of $2,141.60 an ounce.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 8:47 am

US court sides with Apple, Tesla, other tech companies over child labor in Africa

A federal appeals court refused to hold the companies liable over their alleged support for the use of child labor in cobalt mining in the DRC.

Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:50 am

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am

Colorado School of Mines, USGS, major miners join forces to study geologic hydrogen

Geologic hydrogen is a naturally occurring gas with significant potential as an energy resource.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 6:06 pm

enCore expects first uranium shipment from Rosita plant next week

The company restarted production at Rosita in South Texas in November last year.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 9:28 am

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