January 16, 2019 New software uses machine learning to refine loading and haulage processes The program was initially designed by a master’s student at the University of Western Australia.
January 16, 2019 Ford to lead blockchain pilot that traces cobalt mined in Congo The carmaker will use a blockchain-based platform to trace supplies of cobalt from a Chinese-owned mine in the Congo for the batteries in its electric cars, in an effort to…
January 15, 2019 Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal The global share of zero-carbon electricity generation is set to increase from 38 percent last year to 63 percent by 2040.
January 15, 2019 Kabila in driving seat as court mulls Congo vote challenge Martin Fayulu, the runner-up in the Dec. 30 poll, has petitioned the Constitutional Court to order a recount of the votes.
January 15, 2019 Rare earths deja vu: Chinese crackdown = higher prices Last week it was reported that the Chinese government published new guidelines designed to eliminate illegal mining and encourage more high-end processing.
January 14, 2019 The palladium play – part 1 Palladium is close to becoming the most “precious” of precious metals
January 14, 2019 Regional states back Congo opposition leader’s vote dispute "It’s obviously really important for Tshisekedi to have SADC’s approval and endorsement for his presidency”
January 11, 2019 China’s Tsingshan, partners start work on Indonesia battery materials plant This project refines the key raw material for the preparation of ternary power batteries from the laterite nickel ore – battery-grade nickel-cobalt raw materials.
January 10, 2019 Too early to bet on mining policy change: Congo vote reaction In a surprise twist, Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi was declared the winner of last month’s presidential election.
January 9, 2019 Surge Exploration announces spin-out company — CuGold Surge will continue to hold its interest in its cobalt projects in both Chile and Ontario, and its lithium brine project in Chile.
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
