Rare Earth – Rare Earth Investing News spoke to Ford's Chuck Gray about the company's new strategy to cut costs and reduce its use of rare earth elements, as it replaces nickel-metal-hydride batteries with lithium-ion alternatives. One silver lining for miners is the need for more lithium in auto manufacturing.
Platinum Investing News reports the price of platinum rising and falling over the last two days. Platinum’s rise from its 3 1/2 year low came as crude oil prices advanced, encouraging investors to buy commodities including precious metals. A spike in oil may recover platinum, and OPEC is meeting in November to discuss production levels. OPEC [...]
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