August 31, 2021

LME launches digital sustainability passport, begins with aluminum

The LMEpassport stores electronic Certificates of Analysis, or quality assurance documents based on a metal’s size, shape, purity and other characteristics.

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.