Capstone could become world’s fourth-largest cobalt producer Its Santo Domingo project could yield 4,700 tonnes of cobalt per year, making Capstone also the largest producer of the metal in the Americas. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2020 | 3:48 am
Colombia looks to recover $181.5m in alleged unpaid royalties from South32 According to initial findings the Australian miner applied incorrect discounts and deductions. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 8:29 am
Europe floors it in the race to dominate car batteries National governments are also committing large sums to battery efforts, especially in Germany. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2020 | 7:41 am
BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 3:54 pm
China battery recycler GEM to make disinfectants in virus epicentre The surprise addition to the product portfolio of GEM, which has a factory in Jingmen in central Hubei, comes amid tight disinfectant supply. Reuters | February 16, 2020 | 8:47 am
China’s massive car sales slump threatens palladium’s rally A record 22% slump in China’s January car sales is threatening to derail the rally in palladium. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2020 | 2:05 pm
Portuguese communities lock horns with lithium miners to save their land At least five municipalities have passed motions against exploration and grassroots groups have signed a national manifesto opposing the government's mining strategy. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 8:36 am
Palladium One moving forward with Finnish project permitting The company is focusing efforts on its palladium-dominant Läntinen Koillismaa project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 14, 2020 | 6:15 am
Australian companies, academia working on fast-charge Li-ion batteries for trams Lithium Australia's subsidiary to optimise its battery materials for the project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 13, 2020 | 5:10 pm