Volkswagen use of cobalt now more than Tesla
Adamas Intelligence data show that 18,750 tonnes of cobalt were consumed in the batteries of newly-sold passenger EVs globally in 2020.
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Lithium extraction pilot plant planned at Clayton Valley
NeoLith Energy’s approach aims to reduce production time from over a year to weeks.
Botswana finds 11 diamonds at Thorny River project
Drill samples also show “abundant” kimberlitic indicators of the potential commercial quality of the South African project.
The bull and bear case for copper price
The bull and bear case for copper price.
Barrick reports strong financials in 2020
In its 2020 annual report, the mining giant said it now has one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry.
China aluminum giant Hongqiao to publish carbon goals this year, chairman says
China's aluminium smelting industry emitted more CO2 than entire countries such as Indonesia last year.
Understanding how porphyry-type copper deposits are formed may lead to new resources – study
UK-based researchers found the missing link in models that explain the formation of porphyry-type copper deposits.
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The world will need 10 million tonnes more copper to meet demand
The copper industry is set to face an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, CRU Group estimates.