Mining, Energy, and Green Tech by Robert Friedland
Robert Friedland: Critical minerals underpin the future of data centers and electric vehicles
The growing demand for advanced technologies such as data centers, electric vehicles, robotics, power grids, and AI supercomputers relies heavily on the mining of essential minerals. Copper, ...
Robert Friedland notes G7 plans could boost Sunrise Metals Syerston scandium project
Sam Riggall, CEO of Sunrise Metals, appeared on Bloomberg TV on Monday, June 15, to provide insights into the company's Syerston Scandium Project. The discussion focused on the increasing interest ...
Robert Friedland: Sunrise named as the most exciting company in mining sector
Sunrise is recognized as the most exciting company in the mining industry according to Robert Friedland. The industry leader detailed his longstanding collaboration with Sunrise CEO Sam Riggall, ...
Robert Friedland notes energy shapes modern and future political landscapes
Energy remains a key factor in shaping both current and future political events, according to Robert Friedland. In a recent social media post, Friedland urged followers to watch an interview ...
Robert Friedland: Copper price targets raised to $15,000 per tonne by major banks
Leading banks Morgan Stanley and Citibank have updated their short-term copper price forecasts to $15,000 per tonne, according to commentary from Robert Friedland. The current copper price stands ...
Robert Friedland notes Codelco reduces 2026 copper production outlook to 1.29 million tonnes
Chilean copper giant Codelco has revised its copper production guidance for 2026 to 1.29 million tonnes, according to Robert Friedland. This adjustment continues a downward trend in output over ...
Robert Friedland: Copper premiums on SHFE and COMEX exceed LME amid strong China and U.S. demand
Copper contracts traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and COMEX are commanding significant premiums relative to prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME). The SHFE-LME premium stands at ...
Robert Friedland confirms strategic investment in ABAXX with Josh Crumb and Jeff Curry
Robert Friedland has announced his strategic investment in ABAXX, a company led by Founder and CEO Josh Crumb. Friedland highlighted the strength of the board, which includes industry figures such ...
Robert Friedland: Chinese demand lifts physical platinum deliveries on Guangzhou Futures Exchange
Physical delivery demand for platinum in China is rising, according to comments by Robert Friedland. A major Chinese refiner has reported heightened interest in receiving physical metal through ...
Robert Friedland notes Kamoa-Kakula smelter producing 1,300 tonnes daily sulphuric acid
The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex is currently producing around 1,300 tonnes per day of high strength sulphuric acid as a byproduct of its smelting operations. According to Robert Friedland, when ...
Robert Friedland: Copper supply challenges demand innovation and faster mine development
Copper is at the center of rising industry demand and supply constraints, according to Robert Friedland, who commented on the urgent need for innovative exploration methods and streamlined mine ...
Robert Friedland notes over 700 billion dollars in U.S. hyperscaler capex planned for 2026
Major technology companies are set to spend more than 700 billion dollars on capital expenditures in the United States by 2026, according to Robert Friedland. In a recent statement, Friedland ...
Robert Friedland: Ivanhoe Electric Santa Cruz copper project to aid U.S. energy security
Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz copper project is set to play a major role in bolstering energy security and supporting industrial independence in the U.S., according to Robert Friedland. In a ...
Robert Friedland notes copper treatment charges fall with smelter revenues up on sulphuric acid
Copper concentrate treatment charges have decreased to minus $107.30 per tonne, according to Fastmarkets’ latest assessment. Robert Friedland reported that a 2.1% week-on-week decline was ...
Robert Friedland: Metals sector shaped by global trends and economic shifts
Robert Friedland appeared on the SmarterMarkets podcast with David V. Greely during the FT Commodities Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. In a 45-minute episode, the conversation addressed ...
Robert Friedland warns oil market prices lag behind supply disruptions
Oil and mining investor Robert Friedland argues that oil markets are not currently reflecting the true extent of recent supply losses. According to Friedland, approximately one billion barrels of ...
Robert Friedland: U.S. firm wins key environmental approval for Liberia iron ore project
Ivanhoe Atlantic, a U.S.-based company, has obtained crucial environmental approval for its rail, port, and logistics infrastructure in Liberia. This development paves the way for Phase One of the ...
Robert Friedland warns rising Middle East risks make efficiency vital for energy producers
Mounting instability in the Middle East is prompting oil and gas producers to reassess operational strategies. Robert Friedland used social media on Thursday to describe surging volatility as a ...
Robert Friedland: Strait of Hormuz disruptions drive sulfur price surge impacting military readiness
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are fueling a sharp rise in sulfur prices, according to Robert Friedland. Drawing attention to a recent analysis by Morgan Bazilian at the Payne Institute and ...
Robert Friedland notes copper demand at U.S. Capital Access Forum in Singapore
Robert Friedland participated in the U.S. Capital Access Forum held in Singapore, where he addressed attendees on the topic of ''The Dawn of the Age of Copper''. He noted the growing importance of ...
Robert Friedland warns of Africa sulphur supply risk amid Middle East reliance and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Robert Friedland, mining financier and industry veteran, draws attention to the African sulphur supply chain's vulnerability due to its overwhelming dependence on Middle Eastern imports. ...
