Cobalt price: BMW avoids the Congo conundrum – for now
German firm's unique deal with world's only primary cobalt mine avoids DRC human rights problems entirely, something no cellphone or carmaker can claim.
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Bento Albuquerque said revenue from mineral production in H1 2020 was 1% higher than in the first half of 2019.
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Lucara sales deal to keep cash flow from large stones coming for 2020
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TE introduces hybrid and electric high voltage kits
Kits are available for several of the company’s connector systems and are suited for high-voltage, hybrid and electric mobility applications.
Corvus discovers new oxide zone at Mother Lode
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