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.

November 19, 2020

Fastmarkets, CME to launch cash-settled cobalt futures contract

The contract is scheduled to launch December 14.

November 19, 2020

Volkswagen joins cobalt group supporting artisanal DRC miners

Pilot project intends to strengthen legal compliance and improve health and safety conditions in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

November 18, 2020

EV Metal Index rockets to record high on cobalt, nickel price, use

Booming global electric car sales and growth in battery capacity lift MINING.COM EV Metal Index to monthly record and wipe out 2020 pandemic losses.

November 18, 2020

State purchases drive up cobalt metal prices in China

Traders say China has already stockpiled between 5,000 and 7,000 tonnes of cobalt metal.

November 18, 2020

Luxembourg to set up Europe space mining centre

Luxembourg aims to become Europe's space mining hub.