First Cobalt starts exploration at Iron Creek, shares up
Located in the Idaho Cobalt Belt, the project is considered one of the few primary cobalt deposits in the world.
Latest Stories
Santacruz Silver reports fatality at Rosario mine
The accident took place at the Membrillo mine area as a result of a rock fall.
Home: China’s sale of state zinc reserves is a well-timed trade
The inclusion of zinc in China's sales of state metal reserves is testament to the market's continued surprising strength.
Black market bullion is in the crosshairs of Bolivian lawmakers
Bolivian lawmakers are debating a bill that would allow the country’s central bank to boost its gold reserves via purchases from bullion produced in the country.
Baowu and Vale to invest in Indonesian nickel project
Companies will make stainless steel raw material nickel pig iron in Sulawesi.
Russell: China’s first round of copper, zinc, aluminum auctions fails to impress
For now, it’s probably best to view China’s announcement as an opening shot in what may be a longer battle.
W. Australia says Aboriginal groups will be at centre of new heritage laws
Western Australia has been redrafting its 50-year-old heritage laws which currently give the minister the ultimate say in whether miners can destroy heritage sites.
Indonesia drawing plans to restrict nickel pig iron, ferronickel smelters
The country is currently the biggest producer of the two crude metals, and a restriction on more smelters coming online could hit Chinese stainless steel producers.
Congo seizes gold worth $1.9 million in Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Congolese authorities have seized 31 kg of gold, in a rare loss for smugglers.
