Cobalt Top Stories

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia

The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times higher than those found in Chile, the world’s top producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2022 | 6:16 am

Brixton pivots to cobalt at Langis with strong drill results

Langis, on the north shore of Lake Timiskaming, is about…

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 1:59 pm

Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals

Announced at the COP15 talks on biodiversity in Montreal, the…

Reuters | December 12, 2022 | 1:45 pm

BHP invests in Gates and Friedland-backed firm I-Rox

BHP will help I-Pulse and its affiliate I-Rox, in which is also…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2022 | 3:57 am

Canada places big bets on critical minerals

Remoteness, regulatory sclerosis still pose barriers to mine development in…

Nelson Bennett — BIV | December 9, 2022 | 9:38 am

Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane

Chinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to the world's top nickel producer.

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:50 am

Canada’s support for EV battery plants to cost 16% more than announced, watchdog finds

The total cost of government support for three projects is estimated to be C$43.6 billion over ten years.

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:26 am

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am

Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply

The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:40 am

Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia

The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:15 am

Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea

The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:57 am

Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering

The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 8:25 am

CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion

To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:08 am

Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked

Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:06 am

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