Cobalt price rally risks pushing away battery makers, top miner says
“I think it’s at the upper end of what people will tolerate without being forced to switch,” CMOC says.
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In September 2023, La Granja began a new phase, emphasizing advanced exploration and detailed technical and socio-environmental studies.
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Loncor agrees on $261M sale to China’s Chengtun
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EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown
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Supply problems may force Freeport Indonesia to halt Manyar smelter
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