October 10, 2021

The hottest party in the metals world is back, but much smaller

LME Week resumes amid continued covid risk.

October 8, 2021

Cobalt supply chain: China and DRC to maintain dominance, growth potential in Australia– report

The global cobalt industry is set to receive a significant boost from the worldwide shift to a green economy, Fitch says.

October 8, 2021

US narrows gap with China in race to dominate battery supply chain – report

The United States has moved up on BloombergNEF's Global Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Ranking.

October 8, 2021

BHP to expand into “tougher jurisdictions” in search of battery metals

CEO Mike Henry said the company is ready for a strategic shift out of its geographical, advanced-economies comfort zone.

October 7, 2021

Congo looks to lure more investment to tap green metals deposits

DRC’s new government plans to make infrastructure improvements and tax changes to lure more companies.

October 7, 2021

Vale sees no near-term spin-off of base metals unit

It said part of the problem was the value of the business, which brings in $3.5 billion in revenue a year.

October 6, 2021

Friedland-backed Ivanhoe Electric funds South Voisey’s Bay survey

A high-tech approach could potentially prove another Voisey's discovery at nearby Pants Lake intrusion.

October 6, 2021

Group Ten Metals close to initial resource for Stillwater West project in Montana

Group Ten is bringing PGM bulk mining to North America for the first time, CEO says.

October 5, 2021

From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash

The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.

October 5, 2021

First Cobalt awards refinery contract to Metso Outotec

Commissioning of phase one of First Cobalt’s low-carbon hydrometallurgical refinery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.