Cobalt demand for 5G to challenge electric vehicles
The need for larger rechargeable batteries and more energy storage for 5G technology is expected to significantly boost demand for cobalt over coming years.
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Gold investors take aim at miners with returns falling short
Prominent investors are seeking to make changes at gold mining firms to better align the interest of managers, boards and shareholders.
Kinross CEO sees ‘very low’ risk of unrest spreading to Mauritania
Company’s Tasiast mine in Mauritania produced 391,097 ounces of gold equivalent in 2019.
It is possible to recover lithium cobalt oxide from spent batteries – study
Most battery recycling processes extract the materials separately and require additional reagents to put them together.
AngloGold reinstates trimmed output guidance
Company expects annual production including its South African assets of between 3.03 million ounces and 3.10 million ounces.
Webinar: Golden Triangle public data
Geoscience BC's complimentary webinar takes place September 29.
Ridgestone hits shallow gold and copper at Rebeico
Drill highlights include 29.2 metres of 0.54% copper starting at surface from the New Year zone, with a higher-grade 2.3-metre section of 1.95% copper from 11 metres.
Tesla “battery day” a possible blow to cobalt miners
Among expected announcements may be a cobalt-free battery, which will need higher quantities of less costly metals such as nickel and manganese.
Mariner becomes largest land tenure holder in Newfoundland
The miner acquired a 100% interest in Exploits Gold Corp and became Exploits Discovery Corp.
