July 16, 2020

Lithium price: MINING.COM EV Metal Index bounces back

Value of battery metals in newly-sold electric cars around the world jumps despite slump in lithium, cobalt, graphite prices.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 14, 2020

“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

July 14, 2020

Congo gives mines a month to release confined workers

Workers have been told by managers to either stay and work or lose their jobs.

July 12, 2020

Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves

A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret.

July 9, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more...

July 8, 2020

Greenfields Exploration wants to snap up third of Greenland licences

It has identified a "shopping list of high-quality acquisitions" in the country, equivalent to about 28% of all areas under license.

July 7, 2020

Electric vehicles are starting to buoy the global metals market

The world’s largest producer of lithium is expecting a market turnaround by 2022.

July 7, 2020

Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt in Canada

KoBold aims to create a “Google Maps” of the Earth’s crust, with a special focus on finding cobalt deposits.

July 5, 2020

Congo mines minister to meet with firms on confinement moratorium

Civil society groups last month demanded an end to mandatory mine-site confinement policies put in place by copper and cobalt mining companies to avoid coronavirus outbreaks.