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CHARTS: Energy transition metals poised for uneven, explosive run higher

While prices of industrial metals have rocketed as the world moves away from fossil fuels, future price rises are likely to be limited to a select few energy transition ingredients.

Reuters | June 22, 2021 | 10:12 am

Europe taking steps to cut reliance on China for raw materials

The European Commissioner for Internal Market called on member states…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 20, 2021 | 11:36 am

Greenland approves Bluejay Mining’s Dundas Ilmenite project

The company said its approved exploitation and closure plan is…

Northern Miner Staff | June 17, 2021 | 8:01 pm

US tariffs on Chinese permanent magnets counterproductive – report

President Biden to create Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to…

MINING.com Editor | June 15, 2021 | 10:44 am

Dodging high-risk areas does not guarantee clean metals supply chain — report

According to European law firm Fieldfisher, avoiding high-risk areas does…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 15, 2021 | 6:10 am

VW says last generation of combustion engines to be launched in 2026

The German carmaker is now committed to radical steps to stop global warming.

Reuters | December 4, 2018 | 1:11 pm

Serbia’s mining sector could contribute 5% of national output by 2023- minister

Rio Tinto and China's Zijin Mining are potentially the biggest investors.

Reuters | December 4, 2018 | 11:12 am

Malaysia tells Lynas to remove radioactive waste for licence renewal

It needs to be removed by September 2, 2019, when Lynas' temporary storage licence expires.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2018 | 6:54 am

Cobalt’s star fades for Glencore traders as customers renege

From riding high on cobalt’s boom, Glencore Plc traders are feeling the heat as falling prices and reneged contracts put a dent in profit.

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2018 | 11:53 am

Congo triples levy on cobalt with strategic-minerals decree

Congo is Africa's top copper producer and mines more than 60 percent of the world's cobalt

Reuters | December 3, 2018 | 10:35 am

Congo state miner in production-sharing deal with Chinese firm

Production sharing agreements align the interests of the two partners because the risk now weighs more on the investor than on Gecamines.

Reuters | December 3, 2018 | 9:44 am

Big lithium riches lure first-time miner to Bolivia’s salt flat

ACI Systems Alemania employs just 20 people and was created solely to focus on building a lithium mine in Bolivia.

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2018 | 9:32 am

Moody’s sees weak lithium prices in 2020 due to projects frenzy

Spot prices would be pushed down despite rapid demand growth from batteries for electric vehicles (EV) makers, the experts say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2018 | 9:44 am

Construction on $4B Indonesia EV battery project begins Jan 2019 – Minister

Looking at its resources, Indonesia will become the main player in lithium batteries.

Reuters | November 30, 2018 | 9:38 am

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