Mitsubishi grabs 30% of Mantoverde copper mine MMC has actively been seeking to participate in high-quality copper projects to secure concentrate for its copper smelters. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2020 | 9:19 am
Codelco, BHP saw copper production rise in December The world's top copper miner rose 1.2% versus the same period a year earlier, hitting 187,600 tonnes. Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 9:17 am
Congo’s move to control artisanal cobalt is double-edged The new monopoly could smooth out periodic air-pockets in the supply chain, but the temptation to use its market power to support prices during periods of low-growth demand may prove irresistible. Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 9:09 am
Geomega gets backing for rare earths recycling project Shares of Geomega jumped more than 11% at market open. Jackson Chen | February 7, 2020 | 9:02 am
BlackRock cuts stake in US coal giant after climate pledge The world’s largest asset manager now has a 5% stake in Peabody Energy. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2020 | 8:28 am
South African miners keen to start generating their own power Miners could bring up to 1,500 MW of generating capacity online in the next few years. Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 7:32 am
Sirius tells investors it’s Anglo’s bid or bust The company has set up a shareholder helpline to guide tens of thousands of individual investors who bet on the Woodsmith fertilizer project. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2020 | 6:48 am
Hydro-Québec, Mercedes to work on next-gen lithium batteries They want to test new materials under field conditions to accelerate the development cycle. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2020 | 6:15 am
Now is the right time to invest in renewables – report High commodity prices should prompt miners to take care of their energy needs. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2020 | 6:10 am