Technology Tesla reveals first annual revenue decline, shifts focus to robotics and AI Elon Musk says Optimus will become available to the public by the end of next year Rowan DunneFebruary 3, 2026
Rare Earths Rare earth breakthrough targets massive U.S. coal waste stockpiles The approach can achieve up to three times higher extraction efficiency than existing techniques Joseph MortonFebruary 2, 2026
Driving CATL to launch sodium-ion EV batteries this year as cold weather breakthrough nears Sodium-ion technology aims to solve those problems while relying on cheaper and more abundant raw materials Joseph MortonFebruary 2, 2026
Lithium Savannah Resources secures €110M government grant for controversial lithium mine The Portuguese asset is one of Europe's largest hard-rock/spodumene resources Rowan DunneJanuary 12, 2026
Copper S&P Global predicts major rise in copper demand brought on by AI The firm is warning that a major shortage will cause 'systemic risk' for world industries and economies Rowan DunneJanuary 9, 2026
Alternative Energy Nio and CATL deepen battery swap alliance as sodium-ion EV rollout nears The two companies plan to co-develop long-life battery systems and battery swap compatibility solutions Joseph MortonJanuary 6, 2026
Copper Copper nears all-time high on U.S. tariff concerns and Chile strike Benchmark copper futures climbed about 3 per cent in London, nearing last week’s peak just below USD$13,000 a ton Joseph MortonJanuary 5, 2026
Gold Will the critical mineral race heat up in 2026? – A Mugglehead roundup Governments and industries in the West increasingly view this as a strategic vulnerability rather than a standard commodity risk Joseph MortonDecember 22, 2025
Silver The Silver Institute predicts robust demand for silver going forward An increasing rate of industrial consumption should help keep the precious metal's price elevated Rowan DunneDecember 16, 2025
Silver Silver surpasses US$58 per ounce in historic surge Safe haven appeal, record industrial demand and necessity in a growing number of electric vehicles are catalysts Rowan DunneDecember 2, 2025