Tesla in talks to buy Glencore cobalt for Shanghai car plant
A deal would help Tesla avoid a supply squeeze on the key battery metal as it pushes into the world’s largest car market.
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Ivanhoe accelerates feasibility study for Platreef palladium project
Surging palladium and rhodium prices are propelling Platreef's 'metals-price basket' to a new high.
Senegal approves mining permit for Iamgold’s Boto project
The license was issued for an initial period of 20 years.
Congo opens Chinese-owned Deziwa copper and cobalt mine
The deposit, around 35 kilometres east of Kolwezi, is estimated to hold 4.6 million tonnes of copper and 420,000 tonnes of cobalt.
Chile regulator backs SQM lithium production expansion
Chile’s Environmental Superintendent (SMA) said the ruling invalidating the miner's plan was "unfounded."
Australian Vanadium signs agreement with Chinese steelmaker
AVL signed a letter of intent with Hebei Yanshan Vanadium and Titanium Industry Technology Research.
Resolute to sell Ravenswood gold mine for $207m
The sale proceeds will be used to reduce debt.
Iron price gains as China imports leap to over 1 billion tonnes
December cargo volumes highest since September 2018 as Beijing's economic stimulus pays off.
China rare earth exports rebound in December, but annual shipments lowest since 2015
Full-year rare earth shipments came in at 46,330 tonnes in 2019.
