Congo creates state monopoly for artisanal cobalt The new company would also have a monopoly over other minerals designated "strategic" by the government. Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 7:40 am
China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2020 | 7:15 am
Spearmint to revive Nevada lithium prospect The Clayton Valley prospect is adjacent to active projects owned by Noram and Schlumberger. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 31, 2020 | 6:15 am
The battle for stronger conflict minerals legislation in Europe The EU's new regulation prohibiting imports of 3TG from conflict zones is a shadow of its equivalent legislation in the US, but it is a least a foot in the door to ensure greater ethical supply chain due diligence. Fieldfisher | January 31, 2020 | 3:20 am
Australia’s lithium producers see tough market conditions persisting well into 2020 Lithium miners are accepting lower prices and curtailing output. Reuters | January 30, 2020 | 9:13 am
Congo moves to monopolize about 25% of all cobalt exports Newly created state monopoly will buy all output not extracted by industrial operators. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2020 | 6:15 am
What every mining CEO needs to know about climate change A new report by McKinsey found 30 to 50% of production of three top commodities is concentrated in areas where water stress is already high. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 29, 2020 | 12:36 pm
Danakali begins work to get Eritrean potash project off the ground Colluli has the potential to produce 944,000 tonnes of sop, a premium grade fertilizer, over its 200-year plus mine-life. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2020 | 7:01 am
Manganese X, Kemetco achieve 99.8% purity in product for battery market The companies are processing mineral from the Battery Hill mine. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 28, 2020 | 6:15 am