Cobalt Top Stories

Responsible copper mining framework extended to nickel, zinc and molybdenum

The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 3:01 pm

Trafigura and EVelution Energy plan to develop cobalt plant

EVelution Energy is expected to start construction of the plant…

Reuters | October 24, 2022 | 7:25 am

Automakers need more time to meet US minerals requirements for EVs – execs

New restrictions on battery sourcing and critical minerals, along with…

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 10:26 am

Researchers better understand what it takes to improve EV batteries’ performance

A scientific team tracked the real-time movement of lithium ions…

Staff Writer | October 18, 2022 | 5:05 am

Sherritt to recoup $260 million of outstanding debt from Cuban partners

The new agreements with Cuban partners would allow the Moa…

Staff Writer | October 14, 2022 | 9:58 am

Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover

Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2023 | 3:47 am

Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China

Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year.

Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 2:21 pm

Battery makers hunt for graphite ahead of China controls

South Korean battery manufacturers are heavily reliant on graphite imports.

Bloomberg News | October 26, 2023 | 8:53 am

Trafigura-backed Congo miner puts itself on sale amid debt woes

The attempted sale of Chemaf Resources Ltd. comes after the company’s ambitious expansion drive ran into financial trouble.

Bloomberg News | October 26, 2023 | 7:29 am

Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban

China will require export permits as of Dec. 1 for some graphite products.

Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 7:07 am

Eramet cuts Indonesia nickel ore target on permit delay

Eramet expects Weda Bay to produce 30 million wet metric tons in 2023, down 5 million tons from its previous outlook.

Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 7:00 am

Cornish Metals starts dewatering UK tin mine

The process, expected to take 18 months, is a key part of of Cornish Metals’ efforts to reopen the South Crofty tin-copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 6:49 am

Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals

The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 4:15 am

US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects

The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 4:02 pm

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