September 21, 2025

Congo to replace cobalt export ban with quotas from Oct 16

Miners will be allowed to ship up to 18,125 tons of cobalt for the rest of 2025, with annual caps of 96,600 tonnes in 2026 and 2027.

September 19, 2025

Congo considers cobalt export ban extension, quota plan faces delays

The current export ban, imposed in February and extended in June, is set to expire on Sunday, Sept. 21.

September 19, 2025

Glencore said to hold talks for sale of key Congo copper mine

KCC’s poor performance has frustrated some investors in recent years.

September 19, 2025

US invests $1.4M in Zambian mine expansion to rival China

USTDA's grant to Metalex Africa will go towards a feasibility study on expanding the Kazozu copper-cobalt mine.

September 18, 2025

Cobalt’s EV battery comeback as prices nearly double

The size of the electric vehicle battery cobalt market in August jumped to the highest since December 2022.

September 17, 2025

Ivanhoe in ongoing talks with sovereign funds after Qatar investment, Friedland says

Friedland said Qatar's investment opens doors, especially in predominantly Islamic countries where he believes there are large, untapped mineral deposits.

September 16, 2025

US in talks to set up $5 billion fund for critical mineral deals

The Trump administration has made it a priority to shore up access to critical minerals such as copper, cobalt and rare earths.

September 15, 2025

Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sector

The countries signed a peace deal in Washington in June.

September 12, 2025

Electra lines up $12M funding for Ontario cobalt refinery

Electra says the C$17.5 million from Invest Ontario would replace a previously arranged $20 million corporate investment.

September 11, 2025

ERG settles with Gecamines over DRC Swanmines project

The dispute had led to the development of some copper and cobalt deposits in Congo being suspended.