Cobalt Top Stories

US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals

The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:28 am

UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any…

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:36 am

Ranked: The world’s top cobalt producing countries

Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries,…

Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 24, 2023 | 9:00 am

Bluejay Mining goes solo at Finland project as JV with Rio Tinto ends

Along with the 100% project ownership of the Enonkoski nickel-copper-cobalt…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2023 | 8:09 am

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian…

Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm

Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project

The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am

E3 Lithium expands Calgary lab to incorporate lithium carbonate production

The development facility, located at the University of Calgary, has been operational since early 2021.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 8:17 am

India considers incentives for lithium processing

India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:54 am

Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt

Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am

China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion

The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am

Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects

Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:32 am

Sigma Lithium hikes resources, life of flagship mine in Brazil

Sigma Lithium has added 22.2 million tonnes of proven and probable reserves and mine-life to its Grota do Cirilo hard rock lithium asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 5:23 am

Eurobattery Minerals to acquire majority stake in Spanish tungsten miner

Miner signed a non-binding letter of intent to invest €2.5 million in Spanish company Tungsten San Juan and obtain 51% ownership on a fully diluted basis.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 5:16 am

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