Cobalt Top Stories

Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from Korea, Japan

Madeleine King will be meeting Japan's trade minister Ken Saito, and South Korean trade and energy minister Duk-geun Ahn.

Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:54 am

Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure

Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to…

Reuters | January 27, 2024 | 1:34 pm

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use…

Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Managem plans $300 million capital increase in 2024

This capital will fund the company's gold, copper and cobalt…

Reuters | January 22, 2024 | 9:49 am

Nickel, cobalt may help produce hydrogen from urea

A new nickel and cobalt-based material helps remove urea from…

Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 6:00 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

Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and Chile as seeks to diversify mining

The diversification strategy includes plans to expand into international mining to secure access to minerals including copper, cobalt and nickel, as well as lithium.

Reuters | July 21, 2024 | 9:41 am

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