August 31, 2021 Congo copper sales increase 10% in H1, cobalt up 15% Exports and local sales of copper stood at 871,956 tonnes, while sales of cobalt were recorded at 44,654 tonnes.
August 27, 2021 How Afghanistan’s $1 trillion mining wealth sold the war US media regurgitates a 2010 New York Times frontpage story on Afghanistan’s mineral riches based on a secret Pentagon memo and a 1977 Soviet geologic map.
August 27, 2021 DRC reviewing $6bn mining deal with Chinese investors President Felix Tshisekedi said in May that some mining contracts could be reviewed because of concerns they are not sufficiently benefiting Congo.
August 27, 2021 Ambatovy makes surprise pick of Stratton as marketing partner Madagascan miner has agreed a deal for Britain-based Stratton Metals to market its cobalt in the US and Europe
August 26, 2021 China’s CATL, Huayou eye 10% stakes in miner Jinchuan Intl CATL is looking to shore up supply of raw materials such as cobalt.
August 24, 2021 First Cobalt to raise $45m for Ontario refinery reopening The plant will produce 25,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate per year.
August 24, 2021 Higher metal prices to push exploration budgets up in 2022, says S&P Global Ramp-up in green policies supportive of battery metals.
August 20, 2021 Congo initiates probe into China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine The government established a commission to ensure company is complying with its contractual obligations regarding the giant copper and cobalt project.
August 20, 2021 Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’ Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed.
August 16, 2021 EV makers eye bigger battery metals role by inking mining deals Electric-vehicle makers are pushing for an intermediary role in mining to secure supplies of key battery metals, according to Wheaton executive.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
