January 27, 2021 DeepGreen Metals upgrades seafloor resource estimate The polymetallic nodule fields in the CCZ of the Pacific represent the largest known, undeveloped nickel resource on the planet, the company said.
January 27, 2021 All the mines Tesla needs to build 20 million cars a year Elon Musk has set a production target of 20 million vehicles annually before 2030. For starters: 23 Ambatovys at $8.5 billion a pop.
January 26, 2021 First Cobalt starts pre-construction work on Ontario refinery Cobalt solvent extraction expected to start at the beginning of February.
January 26, 2021 Talon Metals shares up on drill results at Tamarack New drill hole sets a record at the nickel-copper-cobalt project in Minnesota, as it represents the longest intersection of mixed massive sulphides at Tamarack.
January 25, 2021 Canada Nickel reports high-grade concentrate from Crawford testing Company has announced processing test results from its nickel-cobalt sulphide project in the Timmins-Cochrane mining district.
January 25, 2021 Sherritt meets 2020 guidance, but shares fall Anticipated production for 2021 is consistent with initial guidance for 2020.
January 25, 2021 Trump eased sanctions on mining tycoon Dan Gertler before leaving office The Trump administration lifted restrictions imposed on the Israeli billionaire over alleged Congo corruption.
January 22, 2021 CHART: US spending less on electric cars than three years ago New report shows US spending on electrified transport peaked in 2018 with Tesla Model 3 launch. Europe’s spending in 2020 was 4 times larger, surpassing China.
January 20, 2021 President Biden to boost US mining, green energy metals Analysts say any slowdown effects in the mining sector will be offset by Biden’s plans to support domestic production of metals used in EVs, solar panels and green technologies.
January 19, 2021 Cobalt price rally lifts EV Metal Index to fresh record high Cobalt use in newly-sold electric cars sets record and prices jump to 21-month high, lifting overall index to fresh monthly record.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
