Anglo American explores for copper, cobalt in Zambia The miner is in the early stages of exploring for copper and cobalt in Zambia's North-Western province, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad. Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 6:42 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am
Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources. Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am
From green hype to bailouts, the nickel industry has imploded The nickel market has been thrown into chaos after a flood of new supplies from Indonesia — the result of huge Chinese investment and major technological breakthroughs. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2024 | 4:20 pm
Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:13 am
Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials. Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 9:52 am
Germany invests $1.1bn to counter China on raw materials The state fund will focus on cobalt, copper, lithium, silicon, rare earths projects, including in extraction, processing and recycling. Bloomberg News | February 2, 2024 | 5:13 am
GM, Stellantis-backed lithium startup seeks more than $1 billion for brine project The funds are for a project from Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc., known as CTR, in California. Bloomberg News | February 1, 2024 | 8:35 am
Glencore reports lower 2023 copper, nickel, cobalt output; flags further falls Other producers including BHP have put nickel projects on ice to counter falling prices for the metal. Reuters | February 1, 2024 | 7:56 am