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Bill Gates-backed mining startup wants to expand into Congo

KoBold is exploring around the world for new deposits of metals that are key to the global green-energy transition.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 11:19 am

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to…

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Savannah Resources enlists Barclay to find partners for Portugal lithium project

Investment bank Barclays and financial consultancy Barrenjoey hired to identify…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 3:49 am

Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure

Heavyweights who have long dominated the iron ore sector in…

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 3:03 am

Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine

Lac des Iles graphite mine and plant in Quebec were…

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 7:31 am

World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill

Korea Zinc is seeking to diversify into electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy sources.

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2023 | 7:29 pm

Canada to not permit sea floor mining without ‘rigorous’ regulations

Any decision on whether to allow seabed mining needed to be "informed by science" and protect ecosystems while also weighing economic and social effects, according to the joint statement.

Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 12:02 pm

Redwood Materials wins $2bn DOE loan for EV materials plant

The funds will be used to build out a $3.5 billion recycling and re-manufacturing complex in Nevada.

Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 10:17 am

DeepRock Minerals options mineral claims near Sigma Lithium in Brazil

The property covers part of the Salinas formation, where Brazil's only lithium producer CBL has been mining spodumene for almost 30 years.

Staff Writer | February 9, 2023 | 9:56 am

Trafigura faces $577 million loss on alleged nickel fraud

The company found that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to, and spent two months uncovering the scheme.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2023 | 8:03 am

Untreated seawater can produce green hydrogen – study

Researchers have split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen.

Staff Writer | February 9, 2023 | 7:22 am

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Bill Gates-backed mining startup wants to expand into Congo

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

Savannah Resources enlists Barclay to find partners for Portugal lithium project

Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure

Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine

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World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill

Canada to not permit sea floor mining without ‘rigorous’ regulations

Redwood Materials wins $2bn DOE loan for EV materials plant

DeepRock Minerals options mineral claims near Sigma Lithium in Brazil

Trafigura faces $577 million loss on alleged nickel fraud

Untreated seawater can produce green hydrogen – study

Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust

Future Mexican lithium tie-ups must give govt majority stake: LitioMx CEO

Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom