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Luxembourg shoots for the stars, invests $28 million in Planetary Resources

The funding, which includes direct investment and grants, aims to help the asteroid mining company launch its first commercial prospecting mission by 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2016 | 11:00 pm

Glencore did better as commodity trader than miner in Q3

While output was down for most commodities it mines and sales, it has improved earnings forecast for its trading unit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2016 | 6:52 am

Lithium and the new energy revolution

Lithium is enjoying a growth story unlike any other commodity these days, driven by the global emergence of the electric vehicle market, expanding demand for high‑capacity energy storage and the ubiquitous presence of ever‑lighter, more powerful, consumer handheld devices.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. ("PwC") | November 3, 2016 | 12:05 am

Vale may reconsider selling $10 billion in core assets — report

If prices for the commodities it mines continue to pick up, the firm must cancel plans to sell some of its best assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2016 | 7:55 am

BHP Billiton jumps on the electric car bandwagon

The world’s largest miner sees electric vehicles boosting copper demand.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2016 | 5:50 am

Innovation driving growth in Ontario mining industry

Ontario is creating good jobs and helping grow the mining industry in the North by supporting research and development that will increase the sector's innovation and competitiveness in the global market.

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines | November 1, 2016 | 4:54 am

Equity markets all but closed for mining IPOs

Miners have to look at debt, private investors and alternative financing like pre-pays for growth capital according to new report.

Frik Els | October 31, 2016 | 2:13 am

China’s lithium-ion battery market: drivers behind it and its sustainability

The China Lithium-Ion Battery market has seen a massive surge in growth over the last years, with a CAGR in excess of 50% since GCiS’ previous research conducted in 2011.

GCiS China Strategic Research | October 27, 2016 | 5:02 am

The mania for cobalt has begun

The electric vehicle revolution will continue to reinforce the unquenchable demand for cobalt.

Palisade Research | October 27, 2016 | 3:39 am

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Luxembourg shoots for the stars, invests $28 million in Planetary Resources

Glencore did better as commodity trader than miner in Q3

Lithium and the new energy revolution

Vale may reconsider selling $10 billion in core assets — report

BHP Billiton jumps on the electric car bandwagon

Innovation driving growth in Ontario mining industry

Equity markets all but closed for mining IPOs

China’s lithium-ion battery market: drivers behind it and its sustainability

The mania for cobalt has begun

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