October 12, 2018

Congo miners seek concessions in new code as arbitration on hold

They hope they can still wring out a compromise in the world’s main source of cobalt and Africa’s biggest copper producer.

October 9, 2018

ERG bets on cobalt from Congo in quest for growth

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) plans to ramp up cobalt output at its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) facility as it expects the electric car industry to boost demand for the…

October 9, 2018

Oil price rally boosts electric car sales

Rising oil prices leading to fuel prices at four-year highs, which could turn consumers towards EVs.

October 5, 2018

LME launches new contracts with steel, alumina best placed to succeed

The new products range from hot rolled coil (HRC) steel to alumina, the raw material for aluminium, as well as cobalt, which is key for EV batteries.

October 4, 2018

Congo miners buying cobalt from artisanal operators to balance market

Experts say that, when done correctly, artisanal mining can be an ethical source of low-cost, high-grade cobalt and a key mechanism in keeping the market balanced during times of supply…

October 3, 2018

Eurasian Resources Group sets out vision for responsible cobalt supply at two major sustainability conferences in New York

Eurasian Resources Group participated reiterated its commitment to the Global Battery Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative to showcase how the Group will ensure a responsible cobalt supply chain for…

October 3, 2018

Renault-Nissan, Daimler mull extending alliance to autonomous, battery tech

Renault-Nissan and Daimler may expand their cooperation to battery and autonomous cars technology and mobility services, the companies said on Wednesday.

October 2, 2018

Car sales in September

New world record introduced for the sale of electric cars.

October 2, 2018

No stopping strong global EV sales growth

Across the main auto markets, growth in electric vehicles is booming.

October 2, 2018

Zambia mines to pay mineral royalties in dollars to stabilize kwacha

Zambia has asked mining companies to pay mineral royalties directly to the central bank in dollars as one of the measures to help stabilise its kwacha currency