February 21, 2018 Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever The Swiss miner and commodities trader Glencore said its solid finances will let it to pursue more acquisitions if opportunities arise.
February 20, 2018 Eramet eyes expansion in electric vehicle metals Eramet is actively looking at acquisition targets after previously acquiring a lithium deposit in Argentina.
February 20, 2018 Randgold looks to the Americas in quest to diversify Flush with cash, Randgold is on the hunt for gold mines outside Africa.
February 20, 2018 Toyota to make cheaper electric motors by halving use of rare earths Asia’s No.1 carmaker has developed a magnet that reduces dependence on neodymium, a key rare earth metal used in the world’s most powerful batteries for electric vehicles.
February 20, 2018 Congo’s Kabila yet to sign new mining code as deadline nears The President has 15 days from the time parliament sends him the bill to either sign it into law or return it to parliament for further deliberation. If he takes…
February 19, 2018 Congo’s cobalt hopes risk the same ruinous road as Thai rice: Russell The DRC's attempts to extract more from cobalt will unleash a wave of unintended consequences, none of which will be positive for the government in Kinshasa.
February 19, 2018 Australian Mines signs off-take deal with Korea’s SK Innovation Australian Mines said the agreement included an option for SK Innovation to buy up to 19.9% of its ordinary shares.
February 17, 2018 Battery-technology metals to leave gold, silver in the dust: readers A whopping two-thirds of MINING.com readers say battery-technology metals will perform better than precious or base metals this year.
February 16, 2018 US seeks to boost output of 35 minerals, reduce import reliance The administration wants to identify new domestic sources of critical minerals and increase domestic exploration, mining and recycling.
February 16, 2018 Sweden hunts for cobalt as electrical vehicle race boosts demand Sweden will step up efforts to find precious minerals such as cobalt and lithium, key battery components that are in demand among makers of EVs.
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