Cobalt Top Stories

USGS, NASA to map southwestern United States for critical mineral potential

With $16 million in funding from the Biden administration, portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah will be mapped for critical mineral potential.

Staff Writer | October 6, 2022 | 6:06 am

Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks

World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since…

Frik Els | October 5, 2022 | 3:40 pm

Sibanye-Stillwater eyes Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines

The precious metals miner has expanded into battery metals including…

MINING.COM Editor | October 5, 2022 | 7:01 am

Fortune Minerals extends purchase option on Alberta refinery site for NICO project

The NICO project is an advanced development stage critical minerals…

Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 9:44 am

Understanding how li-ion battery electrolytes work may give EVs a boost – study

Researchers have advanced microscopy techniques to take a closer look…

Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 5:05 am

Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers

Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am

Congo and China talking $7 billion in finance, Tshisekedi says

The $7 billion in financing would be part of a renegotiated minerals-for-infrastructure deal.

Bloomberg News | January 20, 2024 | 2:08 pm

Lithium lowdown: Week 3, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 12 to 19.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm

Trafigura’s former battery metals co-head departs

In the past twelve months, the company has experienced the departure of five top executives.

Bloomberg News | January 19, 2024 | 7:15 am

Northvolt looks at sourcing cobalt from Congo

Northvolt currently sources cobalt from Australia and other countries.

Reuters | January 19, 2024 | 7:02 am

Korea battery makers eye Chile lithium investments to supply US

InvestChile, the South American nation’s foreign investment promotion body, has held meetings with representatives from multiple Korean companies.

Bloomberg News | January 18, 2024 | 3:41 pm

Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources

Nunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for battery production.

Reuters | January 18, 2024 | 7:41 am

Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass deforestation – report

Climate Rights International says the Weda Bay Industrial Park operators have cut down more than 5,300 hectares of tropical forest.

Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 5:31 pm

Sumitomo participates in FPX Nickel financing to gain 9.9% stake

FPX owns 100% of the Baptiste nickel project in the Decar nickel district of British Columbia.

Staff Writer | January 17, 2024 | 11:08 am

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