December 1, 2020 Mining supercycle talk back as copper, iron ore prices surge to 7-year highs Goldman Sachs predicts "structural bull market" for commodities similar to 2000s as rising demand, green energy investment combine with chronic undersupply.
December 1, 2020 Trump taps loan program he tried to kill to help mining The loan program was created to help fund clean energy technology programs and electric vehicles.
November 29, 2020 Cobalt demand from battery industry expected to grow in the next five years – report Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says that positive sentiment around battery demand for cobalt chemicals is outweighing the bearish sentiment around metal demand from traditional markets.
November 27, 2020 Global Exploration Snapshot: Companies with exciting projects on the go Eight companies with assets poised for growth.
November 27, 2020 Eurasian Resources DRC copper, cobalt facility to undergo Responsible Minerals Assurance Process The RMAP validates conformance with standards related to responsibly sourced minerals in their supply chains.
November 26, 2020 CATL to keep close eye on cobalt, lithium, graphite suppliers The battery giant has partnered with RCS Global Group to promote responsible supply chains.
November 25, 2020 Mexico mulls reviving plans for nature reserve in mining district Proposal seeks to set a semi-arid desert biosphere reserve covering 2.58Mha across eight municipalities of the Zacatecas state.
November 23, 2020 Trafigura inks cobalt deal with DRC artisanal miners Agreement with the Congolese government will help improve conditions at informal mine sites in return for cobalt supplies.
November 23, 2020 Giga Metals files PEA for Turnagain nickel project Turnagain is considered one of the largest undeveloped sulphide nickel deposits in the world.
November 20, 2020 Biden easing up on Cuba would boost Canadian miner, CEO says Sherritt was pushed to the brink during Trump’s tenure; its market value sunk to a record $22.8 million in March.
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