July 24, 2020

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.

July 23, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

July 23, 2020

Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners

Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.”

July 22, 2020

Noram Ventures to drill at Zeus lithium project in Nevada

The Canadian miner says there is increased interest in lithium claystone deposits in the Clayton Valley.

July 20, 2020

Lithium Australia to refocus on battery recycling

Company to cut costs and jobs as its seeks to weather a slump in raw materials prices exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

July 17, 2020

Cobalt price: BMW avoids the Congo conundrum – for now

German firm's unique deal with world's only primary cobalt mine avoids DRC human rights problems entirely, something no cellphone or carmaker can claim.

July 16, 2020

Lithium price: MINING.COM EV Metal Index bounces back

Value of battery metals in newly-sold electric cars around the world jumps despite slump in lithium, cobalt, graphite prices.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 14, 2020

“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

July 14, 2020

Lithium miners in Argentina join forces to boost sector

Industry body Calbafina aims to boost the development of new projects and enable a transparent setting of lithium prices on international markets.