Sulphur squeeze spells trouble for Congo’s miners Disruptions caused by covid-19 have pushed up prices for sulphur by about 10% this year in the DRC. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 9:36 am
Braveheart closer to restarting Bull River project The Calgary-based miner received a positive system impact study from the provincial Hydro and Power Authority. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 19, 2020 | 6:15 am
Nickel, cobalt prices benefit as electric car action shifts to Europe MINING.COM EV Metal Index tracking value of metals in newly-sold EVs globally rebound as nickel, cobalt-rich batteries favoured in EU and US gain traction. Frik Els | May 15, 2020 | 11:07 am
Recycled battery metals being tested for use as crop fertilizer Tests carried out in Australia showed a “significant uptake” of the metals in wheat on local low-quality soil. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2020 | 11:52 am
MetGrow+ project looks at metals recovery Project found ways to increase Europe’s self-sufficiency in cobalt, nickel and zinc. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 12, 2020 | 3:27 pm
Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US. Bloomberg News | May 12, 2020 | 8:51 am
Eurobattery Minerals to acquire Hautalampi nickel-cobalt-copper project in Finland The Swedish company will pay €8.6 million for the project located at the same site as the famous Keretti copper mine. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 12, 2020 | 6:15 am
Carmakers urged to invest in mines to avoid battery metal pinch Auto companies have outlined plans to spend more than $140 billion on electric vehicle production. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2020 | 8:43 am
Demand for battery metals to jump 500% by 2050 The World Bank estimates that over 3 billion tonnes of minerals and metals will be needed to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2020 | 4:03 am