July 24, 2020 US moves to boost domestic production of strategic minerals The Pentagon and U.S. tech companies have grown concerned that China could cut off exports of the minerals to the US.
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.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
