Codelco ready to resume operations at Chuquicamata despite torrential rains The wet season in the austral summer has caused havoc in northern Chile. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 10, 2019 | 11:41 am
American Manganese moves forward with plans to recycle lithium-ion battery materials Together with an industry partner, the company built a pilot plant to recycle cobalt, nickel, manganese, and aluminum. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2019 | 7:17 am
Bulk sample yields 13,300 ounces gold from Wallbridge’s Fenelon Wallbridge has plans to start its 2019 drilling program in mid-February. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 7, 2019 | 2:27 pm
Fourteen NGOs oppose LME plans to ban tainted cobalt Is the LME trying to create a reputational green wash that allows it to say its members source responsibly because they tick some boxes? Reuters | February 7, 2019 | 9:50 am
Bank Of America: Oil demand growth to hit zero within a decade By 2030, oil demand could hit a peak and then enter decline. Oilprice.com | February 6, 2019 | 3:06 pm
Bolivia picks Chinese partner for $2.3B lithium project This deal gives Beijing a second chance in Bolivia after Xinjiang TBEA beat six rivals to partner with Bolivia on Coipasa and Pastos Grandes. Reuters | February 6, 2019 | 11:56 am
Aussie mining exports broke records in 2018 Coal became the number one export earner in 2018. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2019 | 6:34 am
Megafactories buildout could up nickel demand in batteries 19 fold—Benchmark Benchmark's MD Simon Moore told the Senate Committee on energy that 70 battery megafactories are in global production – up from 17 . Amanda Stutt | February 5, 2019 | 3:30 pm
Ford says carmakers may need to invest in cobalt mines soon Carmakers may have to consider investing directly in cobalt mines in order to secure supply over the next three to five years, according to ord Motor Co. senior manager for energy storage strategy and research Ted Miller. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2019 | 9:00 am
