Cobalt Top Stories

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 am

EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law

The EU is set to implement its law on forced…

Reuters | April 5, 2024 | 8:12 am

New technology uses sand to store renewable energy

Particle thermal energy storage doesn’t rely on rare earth metals…

Staff Writer | April 4, 2024 | 6:06 am

Congo suspends ERG subcontractors at major cobalt mine

The allegations mark the latest sign of frayed relations between…

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2024 | 5:12 am

Mining for EV metals threatens gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa

Nearly 180,000 great apes in Africa are under threat as…

Bloomberg News | April 3, 2024 | 11:18 am

New Caledonian nickel firm KNS awaits new investor after furnace shutdown

KNS stopped its mine and plant operations in March after commodity group Glencore decided to sell its interest.

Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:07 am

British Columbia backs FPX Nickel’s Baptiste project in critical minerals push

The project has been chosen by the province for inclusion in its critical minerals office concierge service initiative.

Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 9:44 am

Avalon PEA values Ontario lithium plant project at three times higher than costs

The PEA for the lithium hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay outlines an after-tax NPV of C$4.1 billion.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | September 3, 2024 | 8:58 am

Xi wants bigger returns, fewer headaches from African debt deals

From Angola to Djibouti, for over a decade, China poured more than $120 billion of government-backed loans through its Belt and Road Initiative.

Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 7:15 am

Turkey seeks Chinese partnership on rare earth elements for EVs

The country wants to attract Chinese electric vehicle and battery manufacturers.

Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 6:59 am

POSCO International to invest $40 million in Black Rock Mining

POSCO's stake in Black Rock Mining will increase from 10.1% to 19.99% after the first tranche of the investment.

Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 3:30 am

Bolivian state lithium firm YLB replaces CEO

Bolivian state lithium miner YLB has named Omar Alarcon the firm's new chief executive, state news channel Television Boliviana said on Monday, replacing predecessor Karla Calderon.

Reuters | September 2, 2024 | 5:19 pm