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

Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre

The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2022 | 3:53 am

Brixton pivots to cobalt at Langis with strong drill results

Langis, on the north shore of Lake Timiskaming, is about 20 km from Electra Battery Materials’ refinery for cobalt.

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

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

Frik Els | December 13, 2022 | 10:37 am

Indonesia appeals WTO ruling on nickel ore export ban dispute

A panel of experts last month urged the country to bring its measures in line with WTO obligations.

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2022 | 7:07 am

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:50 am

Tanzania nickel producer Lifezone Metals to list in New York

Lifezone Metals owns the Kabanga Nickel mine and refinery project, backed in January by BHP.

Reuters | December 13, 2022 | 6:46 am

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the world’s second-biggest miner actively looking for lithium acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 6:38 am

Canada’s mining minister wants minerals projects built within a decade

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s comments come days after his ministry published a critical minerals strategy that pledged to review Canada’s approval process for developing mines.

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2022 | 2:29 pm

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