August 26, 2018

Quebec miner looking for cobalt and precious metals

Manganese X Energy now wants a taste of the cobalt market.

August 26, 2018

The secret to safer oil & gas pipelines: graphene

Only in the US, corrosion costs the oil and gas industry $1.4 billion a year.

August 24, 2018

Reduced cobalt electric car batteries delayed amid price fall

"Poorer life cycle, reduced safety and misrepresented relative cost savings are all major concerns for electric vehicle producers."

August 24, 2018

Chile’s lithium giant SQM sees prices falling further this year

But the world's second largest producer said they will remain higher than the average reached last year.

August 23, 2018

DRC miners form new body to fight mining code

The Mining Promotion Initiative's main goal is to engage the government on industry concerns about the country’s new mining code.

August 22, 2018

Chinese firm launches $832m Zambia copper mine

NFC Africa, majority owned by China Non-ferrous Metals Company Limited launched output at a new $832 million Zambian copper mine, extending the firm's lifespan by over 20 years.

August 20, 2018

Major lithium-ion battery manufacturer planning output that may rival entire 2015 LIB market: analysts

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August 20, 2018

Aussie miner ready to export first rare earths from Kimberly region

The Browns Range heavy rare earths pilot plant was officially opened late last month and will make Northern Minerals the only significant dysprosium and terbium heavy rare earth producer outside…

August 20, 2018

Titanium miner Kenmare’s H1 profit surges on stronger Chinese demand

Kenmare Resources' pretax profit for the first half of the year tripled as it shipped more finished products to China and other Asian markets.

August 19, 2018

Chinese cobalt sulfate prices continue to slide but at slower pace

Chinese cobalt sulfate prices continued to edge lower although the pace of decline has slowed as spot prices have fallen to below production costs.