February 25, 2025

China cobalt stocks jump as Congo exports ban sparks “chaos”

A surprise export ban in the DRC lifted the near-term outlook for the material used in alloys and batteries.

February 24, 2025

Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace

President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn't rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation's conflict.

February 24, 2025

Congo suspends cobalt exports for four months amid glut

Cobalt prices have dropped below $10 a pound, a level not breached for 10 years.

February 21, 2025

Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P

Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.

February 21, 2025

China’s Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls

Norinco already owns the Comica and Lamikal mines in Congo.

February 19, 2025

TMC shares surge on high-grade alloy production

The company produced high-grade nickel-copper-cobalt alloy and manganese silicate at a facility in Japan.

February 19, 2025

Glencore weighs ditching London as primary listing

The miner and commodity trader is studying whether a move would boost its shares — with New York top of the list of potential destinations.

February 17, 2025

Column: Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy

The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined.

February 10, 2025

Middlemen siphon billions from war-ravaged DRC’s cobalt, coltan trade

The DRC produces 70% of the world’s cobalt, yet nearly $1 billion vanishes from the legal supply chain each year.

February 6, 2025

Column: Another cobalt bust but this time it’s different

The cobalt market is no stranger to boom and bust cycles but the current downturn is unprecedented and no-one is sure how long it's going to last.