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Cleveland-Cliffs Chief Slams US Steel for 'Pathetic Blackmail Attempt' On US, Pennsylvania

What China's Steelmaking 'Winter' Means for Iron Ore, Coking Coal

Baowu Steel Group, the world's biggest steelmaking company, said the industry faces a "harsh winter" due to a housing downturn.

EXCLUSIVE: Alamos Gold CEO Talks Growth, Potential Open-Pit Mine Ban In Mexico

Alamos Gold CEO discusses organic growth and M&A, recent anti-mining sentiment in Mexico. Plans to produce 1M ounces of gold per year.

Gold Mining M&A Heats Up As Rising Metal Prices Boost Cash (CORRECTED)

Gold mining companies are aggressively merging to take advantage of high gold prices and are also eyeing copper mines to buy.

Barrick CEO On High Gold Prices, Why He Says The Miner Is Undervalued: 'You Get A Lot For Free'

Gold demand hits record, up 21% in a year, priced at $2,500/oz. CEO says geopolitical worries, not inflation, are driving gold's rise.

Global Gold Demand Hits Record in Q2 As Investors Push Price Higher

Despite a sharp drop in jewelry demand and record mine production, global gold demand and prices hit record highs in the second quarter, the World Gold Council said.

EXCLUSIVE: Seabed Mining Company Execs See Industry Developing Regardless Of UN Authority Vote

Seabed mining is a controversial topic due to its environmental impacts, but it is seen as inevitable by companies due to the valuable battery metals found on the ocean floor.

Major Gold Miners' Plans For Cash From Record Gold Prices Set To Be Hot Topic This Earnings Season

As gold prices rise, major miners face choices on how to best use their profits. Options include dividends, buybacks, exploration, and debt repayment.

EXCLUSIVE: Impossible Metals CEO Says Presale Agreements 'Quite Attractive' For Funding Deep-Sea Projects Vs. IPO

Impossible Metals CEO leaning towards offtake agreements over public listing to fund ocean floor mining robot development. Controversy and challenges remain.

Coal Prices Set To Rise When Restocking Begins After US, Australia Mine Outages

Coal market tight due to supply outages in Australia and US. Prices may spike in fall when Asia restocks. Demand side may cap rally due to economy.

Fed Rate Cut Expectations Boost Outlook For Gold, Mining Companies

Gold mining stocks have been lagging behind gold prices, but now they are outperforming as mining costs stabilize and gold prices rise.

Beyond Lithium: Strategic Battle For Fluorspar And Other Essential Minerals In Global Energy Politics

The energy transition towards renewable resources is driving demand for manganese, graphite, silicon, and fluorspar, highlighting China's dominance. Companies are looking to bolster the ex-China supply chain for these critical minerals.

Glencore, Other Experts Say US Permitting System Holding Back Domestic Battery Metals Industry

Experts say slow permitting system hinders U.S. battery materials supply chain. Companies urge for reform to reduce uncertainty and project costs.

EXCLUSIVE: Lithium May Jump More Than 60% As Low Prices 'Knock Out The Chaff,' Industry CEO Says

Lithium prices could rise up to 60% to hit $20,000/ton in next 2 years, says GeoXplore Corp. CEO. Low prices weed out weak companies but lithium here to stay.

EXCLUSIVE: Chariot Corp. Leads US Lithium Land Acquisition To Strengthen Domestic Supply — 'Grab As Much As You Can'

Chariot Corp. aims to acquire extensive land in the US for lithium development. Its 3,634 claims in 3 states give it a competitive advantage.

EXCLUSIVE: China-Linked Lithium Volatility A Headache For Producers But A Win For Retail Investors, Says Industry CEO

Volatility in Chinese lithium pricing attracts retail investors to mining companies, causing market fluctuations, affecting costs, and making it more attractive to retail than institutional investors.

EXCLUSIVE: Major Automakers Target Lithium Supply From American Battery Technology Co.

American Battery Tech Co. CEO says major automakers are interested in their lithium deposits. Automakers scrambling to secure supply due to rising EV demand.

EXCLUSIVE: Canada's Mega Nickel Project With 3.8 Million Metric Tons Set To Challenge Global Giants (CORRECTED)

Canada Nickel predicts becoming a major nickel producer in North America with its flagship Crawford project, but faces challenges and competition.

Why Indonesia's EV Ambitions Mean It Will Burn More Coal

Experts predict Prabowo Subianto will boost Indonesia's nickel industry, but his relationship with China and environmental concerns are uncertain.

US Lithium Industry Gets A Win As Piedmont Saga Advances, But Permitting Remains A Headwind

North Carolina's Piedmont Lithium project faced at least three years of local opposition over concerns that it could pollute drinking water.