December 18, 2019 IBM’s new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source IBM said its technology has proven to outperform lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time, and energy efficiency.
December 17, 2019 American Battery Metals lobbies in Washington for domestic supply of critical minerals Company executives spent a week talking to key stakeholders in Washington.
December 16, 2019 Tesla, Apple among firms accused of aiding child labor in Africa The companies were allegedly part of a system of forced labor that the families claimed led to the death and serious injury of their children.
December 16, 2019 Madagascar mining chamber criticises plan to raise minerals taxes The chamber added that the measures will "endanger" mining companies already operating in the country.
December 13, 2019 Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.
December 12, 2019 Switzerland investigates metal trader over Congo-war allegations Christoph Huber is said to have been involved in the illegal trade of minerals during the Congo conflict two decades ago.
December 10, 2019 Madagascar to raise minerals taxes, take 20% stake in mining projects Mining royalties would rise to 8% from 2% for raw precious stones. Rough industrial stones would attract a 6% royalty rate while cut industrial stones would be taxed at 3%.
December 8, 2019 Horizonte releases PFS on Vermelho Vermelho will generate $7.3 billion in total cash flow over 38 years, Horizonte Minerals says.
December 6, 2019 IMF says $10 billion Congo budget unrealistic as mining slows The IMF projects that Congo’s actual revenue this year will only be about $5.5 billion, including grants.
December 6, 2019 Canada Cobalt Works turns to high-tech to explore historic Castle mine The British Columbian miner is using a custom-built borehole inspection camera to reach the “Robinson Zone.”
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