US explored adding more cobalt to defence stockpilesAny increase in cobalt holdings would be aimed at reducing reliance on China, which dominates the processing of the material.Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 12:11 pm
UN deep-sea mining body considering expelling GreenpeaceThe Metals Company took legal action against activists who disrupted…Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 9:09 am
Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditionsThe IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over…Reuters | March 16, 2024 | 8:17 pm
Firebird Metals farms out early-stage manganese projects in Australia Macro Metals will take over work at the Wandanya, Disraeli and Midgengadge manganese projects located in the Eastern Pilbara region. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 10:24 am
Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess the possible impacts of deep-sea mining. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 9:37 am
Lifezone produces first metal from Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania This milestone marks the first metal production from Kabanga since the deposit’s initial discovery in 1975. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 8:50 am
Civil society groups file complaint against The Metals Company Deep-sea miner is said to have misled investors, government officials, and the public through material misrepresentations and omissions. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 7:43 am
Vale Base Metals appoints mining veteran Shaun Usmar as CEO Usmar has more than 30 years of industry experience, with his latest role being founder and CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2024 | 3:49 am
US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal A senior White House adviser said lifting that punishment is necessary to open up the assets to new investments that support US interests. Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 12:14 pm
Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years. Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 8:10 am
CleanTech produces battery-grade lithium in first phase of DLE pilot It achieved a lithium recovery rate of about 95% from the brine, with a total recovery of 88%. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2024 | 5:23 am
With no recovery in sight, lithium prices force miners to reevaluate output The price of the material that’s vital to the energy transition has plunged by around 80% since late 2022. Bloomberg News | July 21, 2024 | 4:17 pm