May 23, 2024

China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves

The metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.

May 22, 2024

Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals

Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.

May 22, 2024

At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permits

The government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but companies will require separate approvals to start production.

May 21, 2024

Metal waste can be turned into catalyst for hydrogen production

Swarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, can anchor atoms of platinum or cobalt, leading to an efficient electrocatalyst.

May 16, 2024

Biden open to easing sanctions on billionaire Gertler in return for Congo exit

The Treasury Department is willing to grant limited sanctions in return for Gertler relinquishing his royalty streams on three strategic projects.

May 16, 2024

Fortune Minerals secures $12 million in Canada, US gov’t fundings

To date, Fortune has expended more than C$137 million to advance the NICO project to a near shovel-ready project.

May 16, 2024

US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko

Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals.

May 15, 2024

Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports

The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources.

May 14, 2024

US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut

CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.

May 13, 2024

Congo allows Zijin mine to resume operations, ministry letter says

Mining operations at COMMUS could resume as long as the company ensured radiation levels remained in line with standards.