February 20, 2020 Capstone could become world’s fourth-largest cobalt producer Its Santo Domingo project could yield 4,700 tonnes of cobalt per year, making Capstone also the largest producer of the metal in the Americas.
February 18, 2020 More heads to roll at Glencore this year The news comes as the Swiss miner and commodities trader reported its first annual net loss since 2015.
February 16, 2020 China battery recycler GEM to make disinfectants in virus epicentre The surprise addition to the product portfolio of GEM, which has a factory in Jingmen in central Hubei, comes amid tight disinfectant supply.
February 14, 2020 Glencore held stocks of 12,797 tonnes of cobalt at end of 2019 "These stocks have been hanging over the market and held down prices," a cobalt trader said.
February 14, 2020 ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.
February 13, 2020 Trafigura in talks with Congo over financing cobalt buyer Entreprise Generale du Cobalt will need $80 million to $100 million to begin buying cobalt from artisanal miners.
February 12, 2020 Giga Metals improves Turnagain recoveries A 2011 PEA for Turnagain outlined a staged 43,400 t/d to 84,600 t/d open-pit operation.
February 11, 2020 The periodic table and the road to resource nationalism Many countries are starting to look inward to meet their own needs as well as broaden their economic portfolio.
February 10, 2020 Violence in Africa’s Sahel region attacks the mining food chain As security costs have risen, mining companies that explore for mineral deposits have shut down projects in the most dangerous areas.
February 10, 2020 Glencore, Samsung ink five-year cobalt supply deal The South Korean battery manufacturer will receive up to 21,000 tonnes of cobalt, mostly coming from the Katanga mine in DRC.
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths. December 24, 2025 | 07:45 am
