What Happened Rio Tinto (RIO) said it has gained majority control of Canada’s Nemaska Lithium, lifting its ownership to 53.9% and moving into direct management of the business. The Government of Quebec holds the remaining 46.1% stake. The move advances Rio Tinto’s plan to build an integrated lithium
What Happened U.S. electricity consumption is on track to climb to fresh record highs in 2026 and 2027 after setting a second straight record in 2025, based on the latest outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The agency projects
Gold Stabilizes After Violent Reversal Gold prices climbed back above the $5,000-per-ounce level on Monday, as investors cautiously returned to the market following one of the most volatile stretches in precious metals trading in years. Bullion rose as much as
Gold and Silver Bounce After Violent Selloff Gold and silver staged a powerful rebound Tuesday morning after last week’s historic collapse from record highs drew dip buyers back into the precious metals market. Spot gold surged more than 6% to
U.S. Unveils Strategic Critical Minerals Stockpile The United States is preparing to launch a $12 billion strategic critical-minerals stockpile, a landmark effort designed to shield manufacturers from supply disruptions and reduce dependence on China for rare earths and other key
China’s Metals Frenzy Gives Copper a Historic Spike Copper just printed one of its wildest sessions in more than a decade. Prices surged as much as 11%, briefly clearing $14,500 per ton for the first time on record, before pulling
Gold Pushes Above $5,300 as Dollar Weakness Accelerates Rally Gold futures surged above $5,300 per ounce on Wednesday before easing, as renewed weakness in the U.S. dollar continued to push investors toward hard assets and away from fiat currencies and
DOE Targets a Full-Scale Nuclear Fuel Revival The U.S. Department of Energy announced a new initiative aimed at rebuilding and securing the nation’s nuclear fuel supply chain as interest in nuclear power accelerates. At the center of the plan are
U.S. Government Steps Directly Into Rare Earth Supply Chain Shares of USA Rare Earth surged after the company disclosed a landmark agreement with the U.S. government that includes a $1.6 billion investment in exchange for an equity position. The agreement
Gold Breaks $5,000 in Historic Rally Gold continued to climb after breaking above $5,000 an ounce for the first time, a milestone that caught much of Wall Street off guard due to the speed and scale of the move. Futures
What Happened Rio Tinto (RIO) said it has gained majority control of Canada’s Nemaska Lithium, lifting its
What Happened U.S. electricity consumption is on track to climb to fresh record highs in
Gold Stabilizes After Violent Reversal Gold prices climbed back above the $5,000-per-ounce level on Monday,
Gold and Silver Bounce After Violent Selloff Gold and silver staged a powerful rebound Tuesday
U.S. Unveils Strategic Critical Minerals Stockpile The United States is preparing to launch a $12
China’s Metals Frenzy Gives Copper a Historic Spike Copper just printed one of its wildest
Gold Pushes Above $5,300 as Dollar Weakness Accelerates Rally Gold futures surged above $5,300 per
DOE Targets a Full-Scale Nuclear Fuel Revival The U.S. Department of Energy announced a new
U.S. Government Steps Directly Into Rare Earth Supply Chain Shares of USA Rare Earth surged
Gold Breaks $5,000 in Historic Rally Gold continued to climb after breaking above $5,000 an
