October 31, 2019 Recycled lithium batteries market to hit $6 billion by 2030 — report Circular Energy Storage predicts the world will generate around 1.2 million tonnes of battery waste per year by 2030.
October 30, 2019 First Cobalt samples high-grade surface samples at Iron Creek A new resource estimate for Iron Creek is expected before the end of the year.
October 29, 2019 Cobalt market to avoid shortage despite Congo mine closure — Nornickel Prices are now down 60% from their spring 2018 peak.
October 28, 2019 Canada Cobalt hits visible metals at Castle project Plans are underway for new drilling at Castle East to follow up on the high-grade potential of this area.
October 25, 2019 Glencore cuts copper guidance, to halt some Congo operations The company sees full-year copper production reaching just under 1.4 million tonnes versus the 1.45 million previously anticipated.
October 24, 2019 Papua New Guinea orders China-owned Ramu nickel plant to shut Ramu Nickel was ordered shut "for not adhering to remedial measures issued six weeks ago."
October 23, 2019 China leads the race to exploit deep sea minerals — UN body China is likely to become the first country in the world to start mining seabed minerals if the international rules for exploitation are approved next year.
October 21, 2019 Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns” New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.
October 18, 2019 Ebola concentrated in Congo mining area, still an emergency — WHO Fifteen new confirmed cases were reported in North Kivu and Ituri provinces in the week to Oct. 13.
October 11, 2019 Canada Cobalt signs LOI to buy Ontario processing facility, stock up 11% Friday's announcement propelled Canada Cobalt's stock up to an almost six-month high.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
