September 23, 2018

From uranium to cobalt: A Canadian’s miner strategy to diversify

From focusing on copper and uranium in Saskatchewan, Forum now wants to work on extracting a wider array of minerals in the US.

September 21, 2018

China’s Ganfeng Lithium lands three-year contract to supply Tesla

Deal will see China’s No.1 producer of lithium supplying 20 percent of its production to the electric cars maker.

September 19, 2018

Metminco jumps into the battery metals wagon with nickel project buy

Until now, the Australian miner had been advancing exploration projects in Latin America focused mainly on gold, but with significant exposure to copper, molybdenum and zinc.

September 18, 2018

Congo expects declaration on strategic metals by end of October

Companies including Glencore, China Moly and Randgold Resources Ltd. have criticized the new laws as violating their rights, as well as being a deterrent to future investment, and are continuing…

September 17, 2018

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September 17, 2018

Glencore, China Moly face higher cobalt royalty taxes in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo will declare cobalt a strategic metal, imposing a 10 percent royalty tax on producers.

September 17, 2018

Lithium Power closer to start mining at Chile’s Maricunga

The Maricunga project in northern Chile has seen significant past exploration, with over $30 million spent to date.

September 16, 2018

Investors should focus on battery materials, not EVs – Blackstone Resources CEO

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution will first emerge as a mixture of differing technologies, powered by an ever-evolving battery-metal-mix of cathodes.

September 15, 2018

Congo will declare cobalt and other minerals as “strategic” in coming days – mines minister

The government considers minerals with the "strategic" designation important for the economic, social and industrial future of the country.

September 14, 2018

Congo mines minister sees strategic metals decision ‘very soon’

Congo’s updated mining code established the category of “strategic” minerals, to which a rate of 10 percent will apply.