Column: Exchanges diversify as base metals trade shrinks in 2022

Regulatory & sustainability expert at Assent reports on conditions at artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC. 

Africa's top lithium producer last year banned the export of lithium ore and has imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates.

Australia's largest pension fund is now the second largest shareholder behind Ganfeng Lithium.

Over a 57-year project life, K.Hill is expected to supply over 3.5 million tonnes of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate.

The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.

Prices on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange have more than halved since the bourse debuted lithium trading in July.

The South African coal miner plans to acquire manganese and copper assets.

Lithium’s price slump over the past year has been as dramatic as its climb — and it’s probably not finished yet.

India will also announce the acquisition of lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina in a month or two.