February 6, 2020 US rare earths production up 44% in 2019 — report Overall US metal mine production in 2019 was estimated to be $28.1 billion, or almost $500 million higher than in 2018.
February 6, 2020 LME to keep open-outcry closing prices after electronic trial During a consultation period, some LME users said it was difficult to obtain guaranteed execution against closing nickel prices when the electronic system was used
February 5, 2020 Cobalt price rebounds on Beijing stockpiling talk Battery cobalt prices jump by more than 10% in January – too soon to assess coronavirus impact on China-Congo supply.
February 4, 2020 Glencore’s 2019 cobalt up, copper down; share price rises Glencore's 2019 copper output fell 6% and battery mineral cobalt rose 10%.
February 4, 2020 Congo’s 2019 copper output up 17%, cobalt production falls 20% Copper production rose to 1.433 million tonnes in 2019.
February 4, 2020 Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says.
February 3, 2020 Congo’s new artisanal cobalt monopoly could seek private partner The new company would be managed independently by state mining company Gecamines.
February 3, 2020 Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.
January 31, 2020 First Cobalt’s shares jump on upsized private placement The company expects to close the offering on February 5, 2020.
January 31, 2020 Congo creates state monopoly for artisanal cobalt The new company would also have a monopoly over other minerals designated "strategic" by the government.
Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026. December 22, 2025 | 08:11 am
