Congo sees surge in mining of metals for green energy transition About 500 of the nation’s mining permits are in advanced development and will soon lead to new projects for lithium and cobalt. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:23 am
China electric car sales rose in May as lockdowns start to ebb The May bounce back in deliveries is an encouraging sign for the world’s biggest electric-vehicle market. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:15 am
Nickel royalty helps Burundi boost its spending plan by 40% The government plans to increase investment in farming and infrastructure. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:07 am
Biden keeps funds flowing to build US electric vehicle supply chain The latest sum of support was tucked into the Ukraine aid bill signed into law late last month. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:00 am
Mining People: ATEX Resources, Kenorland, Silverton Metals, Traction Uranium, Zinc One Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | June 3, 2022 | 6:00 am
Odds ‘n’ Sods: Lies, damn lies, and visual estimates Like it or not, our industry often bets the house on one person's interpretation of what may (or may not) lie beneath our feet. Ralph Rushton | June 3, 2022 | 6:00 am
Russia stake in biggest Zimbabwe platinum project deters backers Development work on the Darwendale deposit began in early 2020, but operations at the project were soon halted because of a lack of capital. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 5:47 am
Antam targets 10% increase in nickel ore output Nickel ore sales target at 10.05 million tonnes in 2022, up 31% annually. Reuters | June 3, 2022 | 5:41 am
Ghana’s 2021 gold output falls to 13-year low, loses spot as Africa’s top producer Ghana has vied with South Africa in recent years for the dominant position. Reuters | June 3, 2022 | 5:37 am