June 22, 2022 Congo administrator seizes bank accounts of CMOC cobalt mine, adviser says An administrator appointed by a Congolese court to run the world's second-largest cobalt mine took control of the project's bank accounts after CMOC refused him access to the mine.
June 21, 2022 Yellen urges less dependence on other nations for key supplies Treasury Secretary said the US should work on shifting dependence on some nations for supplies of critical inputs.
June 21, 2022 Cobalt gets cheaper as China’s buyers suffer from battery slump The benchmark price for cobalt in Europe has slid more than 13% since a peak in May.
June 21, 2022 Glencore unit pleads guilty to bribery in Africa Glencore Energy admitted to paying more than $28 million in bribes to secure preferential access to oil in five countries.
June 17, 2022 Congo miner threatens to seize cobalt project from Chinese partner Gecamines, which owns 20% of the Tenke Fungurume mine, has accused CMOC of manipulating the project’s finances.
June 17, 2022 Glencore trading profit poised for best-ever year Glencore expects adjusted operating profit to exceed $3.2bn for the first half of the year amid "unprecedented" market environment.
June 17, 2022 Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.
June 14, 2022 US, Canada and partners enter pact to secure critical minerals The US government has been working with Canada to boost regional supply chains to counter China's dominance in the sector.
June 10, 2022 China Moly denies Congo administrator takes over its Tenke mine The dispute started last August when Congo's government announced it had formed a commission to reassess the reserves and resources at TFM.
June 9, 2022 Temporary administrator takes over China Moly’s Tenke mine in Congo The government suspects the mine has understated its levels of reserves in order to reduce the amount it pays to Gecamines.
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