Cobalt Top Stories

The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic

Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies are looking at minerals concentrated on the ocean floor that can be used in batteries for smart phones and electric vehicles.

Amanda Stutt | May 10, 2022 | 4:30 pm

Elon Musk says Tesla open to buying a mining company

While the auto giant has EV metals contracts with suppliers…

Reuters | May 10, 2022 | 2:01 pm

GRAPH: Nickel, graphite make up half Tesla’s battery emissions

Nickel’s contribution is greater than cathode and cell assembly combined,…

Frik Els | May 9, 2022 | 3:44 pm

Metal electrolysis could support more efficient, eco-friendly processes for producing battery metals

Electrolysis is a process in which a metal oxide is…

Staff Writer | May 8, 2022 | 6:42 am

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and…

Henry Lazenby | May 6, 2022 | 6:46 am

Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it

The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say.

MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2023 | 10:12 am

Lithium mine project hurdles will drive prices higher – Sibanye CEO

Sibanye is currently awaiting a decision on appeals against an environmental permit it received for the Rapasaari mine and concentrator, part of the Keliber lithium project.

Reuters | November 14, 2023 | 9:54 am