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Energy Fuels begins commercial production of separated rare earths at White Mesa

Energy Fuels said this is the first US commercial production of on-spec separated REEs from monazite in decades.

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 9:16 am

Nevada Copper files for bankruptcy, names new top boss

It has also halted its Pumpkin Hollow copper mine in…

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 3:42 am

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel…

Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 8:34 am

Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and others

Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori returned to the US in…

Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:41 pm

Gold price falls most in two years on jobs data, China buying pause

After surging to a record above $2,450 an ounce, bullion…

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2024 | 10:02 am

Freeport-McMoRan’s profit beats estimates on strong copper production

On an adjusted basis, the company earned 27 cents per share for the three months ended Dec. 31.

Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 8:11 am

Nevada Sunrise’s Gemini emerges as one of largest US lithium resources

Company says the first resource estimate "exceeded expectations" given the limited drilling the company has done to date.

Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 10:27 am

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use cobalt or nickel.

Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Nickel, cobalt may help produce hydrogen from urea

A new nickel and cobalt-based material helps remove urea from water and potentially convert it into hydrogen gas.

Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 6:00 am

Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers

Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am

Churchrock could pump out 31 million lb of US uranium over three decades, Laramide PEA shows

The PEA pegs the project’s post-tax net present value (at 8% discount) at $239 million.

Blair McBride | January 19, 2024 | 9:03 am

Gold price drops to near $2,000 on hawkish Fed comments

Gold is now at its lowest in 2024 after starting the year around the $2,065/oz. level.

Staff Writer | January 17, 2024 | 9:26 am

Albemarle to cut jobs, halt expansions and sell stake in Liontown

The world's top lithium producer expects to reduce costs by $95m a year by reducing expenses, cutting jobs and selling unwanted assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2024 | 3:43 am

Uranium Energy to reboot Christensen Ranch ISR operation in Wyoming

First production is expected during August of this year and will be funded with existing cash on the company's balance sheet.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 8:59 am

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