Falcon Gold to consolidate lands on Central Canada Belt The Vancouver-based company signed a deal to acquire two large patented claim blocks in Ontario. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 24, 2020 | 6:10 am
Cobalt price, nickel usage limit damage to EV Metal Index Value of cobalt, nickel, graphite and lithium in newly-sold electric cars hold up despite impact of covid-19 as EV industry focus shifts to Europe. Frik Els | April 23, 2020 | 8:13 pm
China’s EV battery sector frets over supply China’s two biggest lithium suppliers, Tianqi and Ganfeng, have both issued profit warnings recently. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 23, 2020 | 12:41 pm
Europe’s largest lithium project fully funded The Cinovec lithium and tin project in Czech Republic, funded to construction, could become the first EU producer of battery-grade lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2020 | 10:09 am
US quandary: securing weapons-grade minerals without China The US wants to curb its reliance on China for specialized minerals used to make weapons and high-tech equipment, but it faces a Catch-22. Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 1:10 pm
Extracting battery metals from seafloor may beat traditional mining — study Research funded by Canada’s DeepGreen Metals claims undersea mining generates up to 70% less direct CO2 emissions, and up to 94% less pollution. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 10:25 am
Glencore takes giant Congo cobalt mine private Shares in Toronto-listed Katanga Mining surged 113% after the announcement. Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 4:28 am
Program to monitor Congo artisanal cobalt miners expanded Partnership between RCS Global and the RMI will help the scheme grow from three sites to six this year, and to 12 or more by 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2020 | 6:10 am
Far North Snapshot: Eight companies exploring the frontiers As existing deposits and mines are advanced, companies are looking for new frontiers to secure their long-term production and growth. Northern Miner Staff | April 20, 2020 | 7:32 pm