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.
January 31, 2020 The battle for stronger conflict minerals legislation in Europe The EU's new regulation prohibiting imports of 3TG from conflict zones is a shadow of its equivalent legislation in the US, but it is a least a foot in the…
January 30, 2020 Congo moves to monopolize about 25% of all cobalt exports Newly created state monopoly will buy all output not extracted by industrial operators.
January 29, 2020 What every mining CEO needs to know about climate change A new report by McKinsey found 30 to 50% of production of three top commodities is concentrated in areas where water stress is already high.
January 27, 2020 Palladium One samples Smoke Lake Assays include 238 ppm nickel, 108 ppm copper and 10 ppm cobalt in one sample.
January 27, 2020 Commitment to critical minerals positions Canada’s mining sector for success — MAC The Canada-US Joint Action Plan on critical minerals means opportunity for this country’s wider economy.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
