November 9, 2018

Guyana Goldfields starts underground development at Aurora

The company is investing more than $120 million, which is a first in the history of the South American country.

November 8, 2018

Cobalt prices could rally 30% by mid-2019

Glencore's suspension of Congo exports shows how cobalt production expansion plans can go awry.

November 8, 2018

China October rare earth exports slump to 3-year low

The world's largest producer of rare earth minerals shipped 3,100 tonnes last month, versus 4,950 tonnes in September.

November 8, 2018

Japan’s Sumitomo Metal cuts FY profit forecast on lower metal prices

Sumitomo Metal cut its full-year forecast, blaming lower-than-expected metal prices amid the U.S.-Sino trade spat, and reduced nickel output.

November 8, 2018

Go Cobalt to earn 100% interest in vanadium mine in Quebec

Barachois is a sedimentary hosted vanadium-selenium-silver-lead-zinc prospect that covers 1,801 hectares.

November 7, 2018

Albemarle profit rise beats forecasts on lithium price hikes

Lithium sales rose less than 1% as production slipped due to unexpected shut downs at three of our lithium manufacturing sites - Albemarle

November 7, 2018

A beautiful mine

While lithium giants like SQM and Albemarle tangle with one another over scarce lithium brines and water, a beautiful lithium mine in Nevada’s Clayton Valley is taking shape.

November 7, 2018

Glencore’s radioactive news may help give cobalt its buzz back

Glencore Plc’s sudden discovery that some of its cobalt is radioactive couldn’t have come at a better time.

November 7, 2018

Albemarle’s claim to unique lithium technology draws scrutiny

Albemarle says it expects to ultimately receive approval to produce more lithium from Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CCHEN).

November 7, 2018

Anglo finds returns outweigh risks as it renews Africa focus

The storied miner is going where larger rivals fear to tread, returning to its African roots to tap mineral assets with compelling returns.