June 15, 2018 After cobalt-free pledge, Panasonic to triple consumption for auto batteries – sources Panasonic Corp expects to more than triple its cobalt consumption in five years' time.
June 15, 2018 Trump trade war blows up big week for mining majors A week choc-a-bloc with billion dollar copper, iron ore and cobalt deals ends with huge drop in prices and sell-off in stocks of mining's biggest names.
June 15, 2018 Gecamines says Glencore deal to yield billions for Congo state Glencore reached a deal with Gecamines on Tuesday to end a legal dispute over Kamoto Copper Co.
June 15, 2018 Glencore’s great game is avoiding US sanctions: Chris Bryant Glencore says its subsidiaries will pay Gertler what he’s owed, only the funds will be transferred in euros and U.S. citizens won’t be involved.
June 15, 2018 Glencore settles legal row with former partner over Congo royalties The Swiss firm will make mining royalty payments to Dan Gertler in euros so that it doesn’t fall foul of US sanctions, which were placed on the Israeli billionaire last…
June 14, 2018 Congo miner Gecamines plans to renegotiate with foreign partners Heavily in debt and with dwindling output, Gecamines has long complained about its joint venture terms.
June 14, 2018 Congo plans to start $13.9 bn hydropower project this year The plant would form part of a larger Grand Inga hydropower complex spanning the Congo River.
June 14, 2018 RANKED: Commodities that are added to mining company names No surprise who the winner is.
June 13, 2018 Cobalt hunt takes Aussie explorer to forest on BMW’s doorstep The search for cobalt, a key component of the battery-powered auto fleets of the future, has arrived on BMW AG’s doorstep with a discovery of an ore deposit not far…
June 13, 2018 Congo’s miners face harsh new reality as mining law finalized After six months of lobbying, companies including Glencore and Randgold Resources have got nowhere in their battle to push back against a new mining law that voids existing agreements and…
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
