Morocco seeks to boost cobalt output, official says
Morocco aims to exploit its cobalt reserves as part of the supply chain for rechargeable batteries.
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Gold price reverses course as traders assess impact of Ukraine conflict
The turnaround in gold prices was due to “a combination of a heavy overbought market running out of momentum ahead of $2,000," an analyst said.
Dalian iron ore down on Chinese price control
Vale executives said on Friday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is expected to influence the price of iron ore pellets.
Ukraine invasion to squeeze high-quality iron market, Vale says
The miner sees the geopolitical crisis boosting the premium that steelmakers pay for iron ore pellets.
US green metals push needs a revamp of gold-rush mining law
Blaming the Administration for inconsistency in how individual projects are treated is missing the point, writes Andy Home.
Tiny robots made in Mexico to explore moon in scientific first
The Colmena mission, which means "beehive" in Spanish, will gather lunar minerals that could be useful in future space mining.
Codelco profits surge on higher metals prices
World top copper producer produced 1.618 million tonnes at its own mines in 2021.
Ukraine crisis will disrupt crude, coal and LNG flows even without sanctions
The risks of doing business with Russia will become too much for many companies to bear, even without sanctions, writes Clyde Russell.
Ships shelled in Black Sea as invasion sparks maritime chaos
At least two merchant ships have been reportedly hit since Russian forces began the attack in Ukraine.
