At the beginning of the week, China’s domestic molybdenum market was still weak, which was mainly reflected in the low enthusiasm of traders, stable prices of molybdenum products, limited new increased orders as well as unclear market outlook. Currently, the prices of molybdenum concentrate and ferromolybdenum are about 2,610 yuan/ton and 168,000 yuan/ton respectively.

Athena Gold Corporation recently reported that it has acquired the porphyry copper gold molybdenum prospect in Esmeralda County, 30 miles northwest of Tonopah, Nevada, USA. The "Crow Springs South" or "CSS" project consists of eleven Bureau of Land Management unpatented claims acquired through a contract with an independent geologist.

A recent study develops a hydrothermal technique for generating linked-bridge MoO₂ quantum dots to improve the physical and mechanical properties of copper composites.

To achieve the transition to green energy, we need large quantities of critical minerals such as tungsten, manganese, lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. However, mining has led to a certain degree of destruction of mining areas, and the mining of key metals in mining waste may offset the damage to local areas.