July 12, 2020 Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret.
July 3, 2020 Monster rally adds $250 billion to global top 50 mining companies MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows an industry clawing back most of the covid-19 related losses by the end of the second…
June 24, 2020 Demand for EV raw materials to spike – report United Nations says global market for cathode to reach $58 billion by 2024.
June 19, 2020 Trillion-dollar US plan will draw in plenty of metal A global infrastructure spending push would mean a lot more energy metals will need to be mined.
June 11, 2020 Lithium Australia’s subsidiary to use zinc, manganese from batteries for fertilizers The zinc and manganese used in the fertilizers were recovered, in the form of mixed metal dust, from single-use, disposable alkaline batteries.
June 8, 2020 Manganese X delves into healthy building design Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Disruptive Battery, Manganese X Energy is working on a system that circulates air disinfection agents inside buildings.
May 15, 2020 Nickel, cobalt prices benefit as electric car action shifts to Europe MINING.COM EV Metal Index tracking value of metals in newly-sold EVs globally rebound as nickel, cobalt-rich batteries favoured in EU and US gain traction.
May 13, 2020 Recycled battery metals being tested for use as crop fertilizer Tests carried out in Australia showed a “significant uptake” of the metals in wheat on local low-quality soil.
May 8, 2020 Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.
May 7, 2020 CHART: China’s grip on battery metals supply chain Only 23% of global supply of all battery raw materials is coming from China.
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project. February 12, 2026 | 10:29 am
