December 22, 2023

US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authority

A new executive order gives Washington the ability to ban products originating in Russia but processed in third countries, such as diamonds.

December 22, 2023

Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutiny

Japanese Industry Minister Ken Saito praised his country's ties with the US but declined to comment directly on Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion proposed acquisition of US Steel.

December 21, 2023

Northern Dynasty closes $17 million in financings to support Pebble project

The proposed mine, if built, would represent the largest in North America.

December 21, 2023

Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise

The company started production at three of its permitted and developed uranium mines in Arizona and Utah.

December 21, 2023

Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors

By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to make electrical wires it is possible to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution.

December 20, 2023

Integra submits draft mine plan for DeLamar gold project in Idaho

The project includes the historic DeLamar gold mine and the past-producing Florida Mountain gold-silver mine.

December 19, 2023

Nippon Steel’s wily president key to battle over US Steel

Nippon Steel’s stock has climbed 58% since Eiji Hashimoto took the helm in April 2019.

December 19, 2023

Column: Funds less negative on copper as supply landscape shifts

Money managers are now marginally net long of copper on both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and CME contracts.

December 19, 2023

EU, US extend steel tariff detente until end-March 2025

The US quota system allows up to 3.3 million metric tons of EU steel and 384,000 tons of aluminum into the United States tariff-free.

December 19, 2023

Genetically modified bugs may help the US recover REEs from e-waste

The bacterium Vibrio natriegens could help optimize the efficiency of the purification of rare earth elements found in smartphones and other electronics.