September 18, 2020 CIBJO to train CSR, SDG officers in jewellery industry CIBJO and Intertek Italia would create a pilot program that could lead to the creation of the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation.
September 17, 2020 Uranium One targets 10% of lithium market by 2030 The unit of Russia's state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom, plans to begin producing lithium by 2023.
September 17, 2020 Cornish Lithium finds “globally significant” grades at UK project Initial testing of geothermal waters in Cornwall’s historic mining area shows they contain some of the world’s highest grades and best overall chemical qualities for lithium.
September 16, 2020 Cobalt price rally boosts MINING.COM EV Metal Index Stockpiling by China's State Reserve Bureau "could mark a point where cobalt prices begin a sustained rise".
September 16, 2020 Canada ranked 4th, US 6th in lithium-ion battery supply chain If the US were to increase its investment in raw materials and promote EV adoption, it could overtake Japan and China in 2025, says new report.
September 16, 2020 Palladium market deficit to narrow significantly in 2020 – report In other PGMs, platinum is forecast to move into a bigger surplus, while rhodium's market deficit is expected to deepen.
September 16, 2020 Petra finds five blue diamonds but no clear path to recovery While the discovery is a boost for the struggling diamond miner, it won’t be enough to turn around Petra's fortunes.
September 16, 2020 Are batteries the trade war China’s already won? The global battery market will be worth about $116 billion a year by 2030.
September 16, 2020 Russia considers mineral extraction tax rise Russia is considering tripling the mineral extraction tax on metals and fertiliser producers to raise revenues, although the Kremlin said no decision had yet been taken.
September 16, 2020 EU illuMINEation project to tap potential of digital mines Occupational health & safety, environmental impacts and efficient resource extraction are factors the project addresses.
Portugal’s Lifthium wins $210 million grant for lithium refinery Bondalti, Portugal's largest chemicals producer, already operates sites there and Lifthium aims to start operations by 2030. January 20, 2026 | 08:36 am