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ERG bets on cobalt from Congo in quest for growth

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) plans to ramp up cobalt output at its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) facility as it expects the electric car industry to boost demand for the metal.

Reuters | October 9, 2018 | 11:22 am

Oil price rally boosts electric car sales

Rising oil prices leading to fuel prices at four-year highs, which could turn consumers towards EVs.

Oilprice.com | October 9, 2018 | 10:55 am

Freeport CEO open to all options, even sale, after Grasberg

Richard Adkerson says any strategic move is now possible, including acquisitions, partnerships, or even a sale of the entire company.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2018 | 10:00 am

War on coal is heating up, but China is still the key

The IPCC report highlights that coal now has its back very much against the wall, but equally that the real power for change lies in Beijing.

Reuters | October 9, 2018 | 9:30 am

Pretium falls despite reporting increased gold output at its Canadian gold mine

Company said output at its Brucejack gold mine, in Canada's British Columbia, climbed 13 percent in the third quarter of the year to 92,641 ounces, compared to 82,203 ounces in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2018 | 9:02 am

Thailand’s exit from gold to worsen regional underperformance

Since shutting down of all gold mining and exploration activities in 2016, the country has been losing both tax revenue and investors, a new report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2018 | 6:34 am

Is the reign of Glencore’s billionaire copper king near its end?

Aristotelis Mistakidis, the man who built Glencore’s reputation in copper, is under intense pressure after a string of investigations, problems and legal headaches.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2018 | 6:17 am