Cobalt prices surge on electronics boom, tight supply
Despite EV weakness, prices of battery cobalt chemicals rally sharply as supply disruptions continue and work from home sparks consumer electronics boom.
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Indian School of Mines wins KPMG’s Ideation Challenge
"Technology Replaces Repetitiveness" was the KIC winner for developing a solution that brings disruptive innovation to the mining industry.
Traxys to sell Wheaton’s cobalt metal – sources
Trading firm has won a tender to sell cobalt metal for the miner, in a deal that propels it into the big league to rival the likes of Glencore.
PIC: When you’re so angry about copper grade you chisel it into rock
Stone tablet from the Old Babylonian period circa 1,750 BC complains bitterly about low grade ingots sold by wealthy Ur merchant.
Coal India reports 9% rise in shipments as restrictions ease
Output rose 7% to 37.2 million tonnes, the first increase in five months.
Nordgold ups offer for Cardinal in takeover battle
Shares of Cardinal Resources soared 29.2% following the latest offer.
Mexico miners condemn gov’t decision to scrap sectorial post
Mexico has eliminated the mining sub-secretary, one of the Ministry of Economy units, as part of a broader austerity drive.
Gold price falls on economic recovery hopes
Spot gold fell 1.5% with the US dollar moving farther away from its two-year low.
Vale reports negative safety levels in 3 dams in Minas Gerais
According to the company, the procedures will not impact iron ore production this year.
