December 1, 2023 Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in.
November 30, 2023 Cobalt Blue partners with Japan’s Iwatani for refinery project The proposed refinery, which is located near Perth, Western Australia, will see a large-scale demonstration plant for test work of third-party material.
November 30, 2023 Women in Mining spotlight: Jamie Wallisch Regulatory & sustainability expert at Assent reports on conditions at artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC.
November 30, 2023 Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.
November 27, 2023 Glencore’s Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion The problem at Mutanda is shrinking oxide ore deposits on the surface.
November 23, 2023 Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.
November 23, 2023 Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populations Plumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals.
November 20, 2023 Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund First off from a C$300 million pool, applicants can seek up to C$50 million per project, while provincial and territorial governments can apply for as much as C$100 million for…
November 20, 2023 Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane Chinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to the world's top nickel producer.
November 17, 2023 CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.
Congo to allow cobalt quotas for 2025 to be executed until March 31 Congo accounts for more than 70% of global mined cobalt production that was estimated by analysts at around 280,000 metric tons this year. December 31, 2025 | 12:14 pm
