The real costs of coltan mining in the DRC — report
A new study examines the impacts of coltan mining and trading on the environment and local communities in north-eastern DRC.
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Metso Outotec introduces renewed crusher wear offering
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Managem to supply Renault with cobalt for EV batteries
Under this seven-year supply deal, Managem will supply Renault with 5,000 tonnes of cobalt sulfate annually starting from 2025.
Arbitration hearing set for January in Vedanta-Zambia copper mine dispute
Zambia in May 2019 handed control of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to a state-appointed provisional liquidator, triggering a legal battle with its previous owner Vedanta.
Race for cheaper EVs may face years-long setback on metal costs
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Rokmaster tests yield 96.8% gold recovery from Revel Ridge for first time
For more than two years, Rokmaster has undertaken numerous metallurgical tests to improve the flowsheet.
Fort à la Corne JV sampling confirms abundance of Type IIa diamond at Star kimberlite
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Silver supply diminishing as demand poised to blossom
With supply unable to outpace demand, silver is poised for huge growth in the long term, said Sprott.
