Ranked: The world’s top cobalt producing countries
Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape.
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Worker trapped after accident at Codelco project in Chile unharmed
The event occurred in Andes Norte, part of the new El Teniente mine.
Chevron considers lithium production in latest EV bet by big oil
Earlier in July, Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO said the company is also exploring opportunities to produce lithium.
116 mines shut, people evacuated due to flooding in northeast China
Rainfall is expected to continue over the next two days.
Electra expands LG cobalt supply deal with delayed start date
Electra will supply LG with 3,000 tonnes of cobalt product in 2025 and a further 4,000 tonnes in each of the following years through 2029.
Bluejay Mining goes solo at Finland project as JV with Rio Tinto ends
Along with the 100% project ownership of the Enonkoski nickel-copper-cobalt project, it will retain all drilling results.
Amplats expects operational improvement after tough first half
The company has maintained its production guidance for 2023 despite a 13% decline in refined output in the first half.
Non-Western supplies start replacing Nornickel’s old mining equipment
For 2023, the company is on track to reach its 2023 production forecast.
Indium, platinum, aluminum support development of brain-inspired computer chips
The metals are part of a proton-mediated approach that may lead to high-performance memory devices.