February 21, 2018

Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners — report

Electronics and car makers are racing to lock in supply agreements for cobalt amid fears of shortage.

February 21, 2018

Miners rich in cash are aiming for fat dividends, debt payments

The mining industry is awash with cash, and so far it’s got two main uses — pay down debt and reward investors.

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.