September 2, 2020

Traxys to sell Wheaton’s cobalt metal – sources

Trading firm has won a tender to sell cobalt metal for the miner, in a deal that propels it into the big league to rival the likes of Glencore.

August 30, 2020

China Moly’s H1 cobalt production down 24%

The company produced 6,543 tonnes of cobalt metal in January-June this year, down from the 8,614 tonnes it produced in the first half of 2019.

August 27, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Rhodium price on track for new record, copper to extend rally, Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices.

August 25, 2020

New nickel price launched as attention shifts to green supply

Metal trades at 9-month high as mined output tanks, but future supply for EVs looks to acid-leaching projects that pump waste into the ocean.

August 24, 2020

Congo grants new export ban waivers for copper, cobalt, tin

Country gave mining companies an indefinite waiver to an export ban on cobalt hydroxide and carbonate, as well as tin, tungsten, and tantalum concentrates.

August 24, 2020

Glencore makes U-turn to back artisanal mining of cobalt

The company, which has long endorsed the purchase of cobalt from industrial mines, is now backing a new initiative to support informal miners instead.

August 21, 2020

Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices post covid-19

Logistics problems are lifting cobalt prices during pandemic, but plans for world's largest cobalt mine could deliver longer term boost, says new report.

August 20, 2020

German battery recycling project awarded $1 million in public funding

The ZSW project is aimed at efficiently recovering lithium, nickel, cobalt and natural graphite from spent batteries.

August 19, 2020

China plans to boost cobalt reserves as virus spurs supply risks

Cobalt prices have climbed 10% in the past month amid concerns that shipments could be affected by anti-virus measures in parts of Africa.

August 18, 2020

Ivanhoe and China’s CNMC announce Africa partnership

Companies will jointly look for African mining projects to explore, develop or acquire.