Glencore makes U-turn to back artisanal mining of cobalt The company, which has long endorsed the purchase of cobalt from industrial mines, is now backing a new initiative to support informal miners instead. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2020 | 7:59 am
BHP to fund Canada’s Midland nickel exploration BHP will fund 100% of Midland's initial search for nickel in Quebec, up to $1.06 million a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2020 | 7:40 am
Electric ships – a new target for Li-ion battery producers IDTechEx explores the potential of electric ships for lithium-ion battery producers. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 24, 2020 | 6:30 am
Germany working towards extracting lithium from thermal water reservoirs Researchers have developed a process to extract lithium from the salty thermal water reservoirs in the Upper Rhine Trench. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 23, 2020 | 6:56 am
Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices post covid-19 Logistics problems are lifting cobalt prices during pandemic, but plans for world's largest cobalt mine could deliver longer term boost, says new report. Frik Els | August 21, 2020 | 11:17 am
Li-ion patent applications grow 300% over last decade – report Research by IDTechEx states that the rise in patent applications reveals that competition between battery manufacturers is intensifying. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 21, 2020 | 6:15 am
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more. MINING.com Editor | August 20, 2020 | 3:44 pm
German battery recycling project awarded $1 million in public funding The ZSW project is aimed at efficiently recovering lithium, nickel, cobalt and natural graphite from spent batteries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 20, 2020 | 6:30 am
SQM posts record sales, boosts output despite weak market The world’s second largest lithium miner saw sales jump almost 50% and boosted output, but low prices hit profits. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2020 | 3:52 am