March 22, 2021 Volkswagen use of cobalt now more than Tesla Adamas Intelligence data show that 18,750 tonnes of cobalt were consumed in the batteries of newly-sold passenger EVs globally in 2020.
March 21, 2021 Understanding how porphyry-type copper deposits are formed may lead to new resources – study UK-based researchers found the missing link in models that explain the formation of porphyry-type copper deposits.
March 19, 2021 Israel pushed Trump officials to lift sanctions on Dan Gertler The Trump administration’s controversial move reportedly came after repeated requests from Israeli officials, who said he was a vital national security asset.
March 19, 2021 Boliden launches low-carbon copper products The two copper cathode products will have less than half the average carbon dioxide emissions of traditionally mined copper.
March 18, 2021 Mining profits reach $230 billion a year, topped only by oil & gas, pharma Report – mining majors adopted a conservative approach after the 2015–16 market downturn focusing on cost cutting, productivity and expanding liquidity.
March 18, 2021 Platinum giants get lifeline as green economy boosts demand After a decade in the doldrums, South Africa’s key platinum industry reported windfall profits last month as supply deficits pushed palladium and rhodium to record highs.
March 18, 2021 Greek lawmakers seal revised deal to restart Eldorado’s mines investment Chile's sprawling copper industry has hit its limit in terms of tax burden, a senior industry executive told Reuters.
March 17, 2021 China backing autocratic regimes to secure resources — report Autocratic regimes represent for Beijing greater supply stability than democracies that are, or may become, hostile to China, Verisk Maplecroft says.
March 17, 2021 British Lithium to open mine by 2026 after gov’t funding The UK's Sustainable Innovation Fund has awarded British Lithium £2.9 million ($4m) to move its full-scale lithium mining plans forward.
March 17, 2021 Home: No relief for turbulent tin price as supply squeeze worsens The massive premium for prompt delivery has enticed a trickle of metal into exchange warehouses, but not enough to tame market wildness.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
