Cobalt Top Stories

Nobel winner suggests letting EVs power the grid to go green

Rising adoption of battery-powered transport and the further development of vehicle-to-grid, or V2G, systems -- which allow the two-way flow of electricity -- could offer a potentially better option to store renewable energy.

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2021 | 9:03 am

Five charts ask if mining is in a supercycle, one screams no

The green energy transition necessitate massive new investments in mining,…

Frik Els | December 9, 2021 | 1:19 pm

BMW hits 1m EV sales, targets 2m fully electric sales by 2025

The carmaker aims for at least 50% of global sales…

Reuters | December 7, 2021 | 6:05 am

US blacklists individual allegedly providing support to Israeli investor Gertler

The US imposed sanctions on Dan Gertler in 2017, accusing…

Reuters | December 6, 2021 | 7:57 am

Congo replaces head of miner Gecamines for first time in decade

President Felix Tshisekedi named Alphonse Kaputo Kalubi as chairman of…

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2021 | 1:06 pm

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 3:54 am

Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year

Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence in Codelco, despite rating agency Moody's giving notice of a possible ratings downgrade.

Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 9:16 am

Talga keeps permit for graphite mine in Sweden

The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to appeal the grant of a permit for Talga's Nunasvaara graphite mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2023 | 6:49 am

New map shows Australia’s lithium potential goes beyond WA

Although Australia's lithium exploration has predominantly centred in Western Australia, new research indicates the potential of other regions.

Staff Writer | September 1, 2023 | 5:06 am

Lifezone reports strong results at Kabanga nickel project ahead of feasibility

The drill results come almost two months after Lifezone began trading on the NYSE, following the business combination between Lifezone Holdings and special purpose acquisition company GoGreen Investments.

Blair McBride | August 31, 2023 | 12:27 pm

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

Staff Writer | August 31, 2023 | 6:39 am

Lithium revival a dead cat bounce as prices slump to 20-month low

Sales-weighted worldwide prices for lithium the lowest since December 2021 as weakness in China is exported elsewhere.

Frik Els | August 30, 2023 | 2:58 pm

India to start critical mineral blocks auction process this year

The blocks are for minerals including nickel, lithium, cobalt and platinum, along with rare earths.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 8:13 am

Graphite’s dominance of anode market likely to continue in the mid-term – report

IDTechEx forecasts that graphite will remain the most widely used anode material in Li-ion batteries through the medium term with demand exceeding 2 million tonnes by 2029.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

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