October 30, 2024 Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005.
October 30, 2024 Glencore posts lower metals output for first nine months, reiterates outlook The miner and trader's own sourced copper production fell 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its own sourced cobalt output fell 18% to 26,500 tons.
October 29, 2024 Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood Mackenzie The report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion in the next 25 years to achieve net zero and a 1.5C warming scenario.
October 29, 2024 China’s cobalt king hits output goal months ahead of schedule The world’s No. 1 cobalt miner smashed through its full-year output target last quarter after a speedy ramp-up.
October 28, 2024 AstroForge secures first-ever commercial license for asteroid mission Odin will become the first private mission to fly by a body in the Solar System besides the Moon, capturing images and data.
October 27, 2024 Electra Battery secures $5 million financing for cobalt refinery early works Electra is currently looking to build a low-carbon hydrometallurgical cobalt refining complex in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.
October 24, 2024 UK critical mineral importers to get financial support in budget Part of a broader effort to bolster British industries and reduce their reliance on China.
October 24, 2024 CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60% The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning…
October 24, 2024 US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts to combat climate change will be moot unless the it boosts its production of critical minerals.
October 22, 2024 Opinion: Five actions the next US President can take on day one to boost critical minerals mining Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a similar but particular approach on the matter.
Pan Pacific Copper sells stake in Peruvian mine to Glencore The sale is part of JX's effort to reorient its portfolio toward its advanced materials business. December 16, 2025 | 07:13 am