Pilbara Minerals in very early stages of considering M&A

Speculation has grown that Canada's Patriot Battery Metals may be an acquisition target.

Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 3:59 am

Cobalt from artisanal mines key to global output, study says

Congo accounts for nearly 70% of global cobalt supply artisanal miners can make up nearly 20% of the country's output when prices are high.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:41 am

General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit

Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:31 am

Anglo American to take up 9.9% of Canada Nickel for $18 million

Anglo will provide technology expertise to the Crawford project in Ontario.

Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 6:52 am

The biggest source of cobalt outside Africa is now Indonesia

Production of the battery material in the Southeast Asian country surged past others including Russia and Australia.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 4:41 am

Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices

Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold.

Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:25 am

Microsoft calls for ‘coalition’ to improve Congo’s informal cobalt mines

Microsoft executives visited an artisanal cobalt mine in Democratic Republic of Congo in December.

Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:19 am

Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals

“The goal is to discover new deposits that can be the subject of calls for bids, with a view to concluding mutually profitable public-private partnerships,” Felix Tshisekedi said.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 12:10 pm

Tees Valley lines up lithium deal with Britishvolt’s top bidder

Recharge Industries has been selected as the preferred bidder for the majority of the insolvent battery firm’s business and assets.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 4:57 am

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