Cobalt Top Stories

Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals

“The goal is to discover new deposits that can be the subject of calls for bids, with a view to concluding mutually profitable public-private partnerships,” Felix Tshisekedi said.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 12:10 pm

ERG to spend $1.8 billion doubling African copper, cobalt output

Currently, the company produces 200,000 tonnes of copper and 25,000…

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 9:28 am

Wood Mackenzie launches new analytics service covering entire EV supply chain

EVBSC is the most comprehensive industry analysis of the supply…

Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 9:01 am

Australian startup Recharge to buy failed Britishvolt

Recharge Industries will simultaneously work on Britishvolt’s planned “gigafactory” in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 5:29 am

Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources…

Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 8:58 am

Canada and Australia boost collaboration on critical minerals

The countries have agreed to promote shared priorities related to the extraction, processing and refining of critical minerals.

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 9:28 am

Rio Tinto CEO bullish on lithium but not eyeing big acquisitions

Rio Tinto is developing the Rincon project, a lithium-brine mine in Argentina.

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:55 am

Huayou Cobalt chief proposes battery material policy to tackle overcapacity

China's LFP capacity will reach 5.75 million metric tons in 2025, while global demand is estimated to be about 2.67 million tons that year.

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:46 am

AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level

The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am

Lake Resources announces job cuts to further reduce costs

This comes at a time when signs have shown that the lithium market has been stabilizing after falling around 70% over the past year.

Reuters | March 3, 2024 | 2:12 pm

As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments

Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:10 am

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Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals

ERG to spend $1.8 billion doubling African copper, cobalt output

Wood Mackenzie launches new analytics service covering entire EV supply chain

Australian startup Recharge to buy failed Britishvolt

Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo

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Canada and Australia boost collaboration on critical minerals

Rio Tinto CEO bullish on lithium but not eyeing big acquisitions

Huayou Cobalt chief proposes battery material policy to tackle overcapacity

AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level

Lake Resources announces job cuts to further reduce costs

As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments

Chile wants 3 or 4 new lithium projects running in 2026, finance minister says

Newly created Critical Metals on track to construct EU’s first battery-grade lithium mine

Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally