DRC concentrate export ban may tighten global copper, cobalt supplyWhile Congo has reinstated an export ban on concentrates, it will allow miners that hold waivers such as Ivanhoe Mines to continue with shipments.Cecilia Jamasmie | May 28, 2021 | 6:56 am
DRC bans export of cobalt, copper concentrate – FastmarketsThe order comes after mega-mine Kamoa Kakula's debut.MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 27, 2021 | 6:06 pm
Home: The human bottleneck in critical minerals supply chainsThe paradox of the green revolution is that public opinion…Reuters | May 27, 2021 | 7:47 am
Canada Nickel reports high nickel recoveries at Reid project Canada Nickel also announced it has closed its acquisition of the past-producing Texmont property. Staff Writer | March 15, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Philippine miners not keen on Indonesia nickel alliance plan Indonesia’s nickel plan is part of President Joko Widodo’s goal of adding more value domestically and becoming a key part of the battery supply chain. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2023 | 7:57 am
Vale weighs IPO of metals unit after sale of 10% stake The company has approached Mark Cutifani about becoming chair of the base metals business Bloomberg News | March 15, 2023 | 7:32 am
Indonesia nickel miner plans up to $647 million IPO PT Trimegah Bangun Persada IPO would be Southeast Asia's biggest IPO so far this year. Reuters | March 15, 2023 | 7:24 am
China to step up deep sea mining efforts Chinese state shipbuilding company says mining the seabed will help the country reduce “heavy reliance on foreign suppliers” of critical minerals. Frik Els | March 14, 2023 | 2:46 pm
Japan, Canada in talks over collaboration in battery metals supply chain Batteries are key for Japan as it strives for carbon neutrality by 2050. Reuters | March 14, 2023 | 7:04 am
Zimbabwe’s ban on lithium ore exports triggers stockpile buildup The ban has impacted small- and medium-scale miners, but it’s not clear how much lithium is contained in the stockpiled ore. Bloomberg News | March 14, 2023 | 7:00 am
Harita Nickel to soon kick off $650 million Indonesian IPO The nickel industry sits at the heart of President Joko Widodo’s vision of developing an electric-vehicle supply chain onshore. Bloomberg News | March 14, 2023 | 6:54 am
Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies. Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 6:06 am