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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

Diamond prices sliding – report

1-carat stones fell by 0.4% last month and 1.8% compared…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 5, 2019 | 7:08 am

OceanaGold reports 2019 guidance and exploration budget

OceanaGold Corp. says its mines will produce a total of…

Northern Miner Staff | February 4, 2019 | 12:43 pm

Visualizing corruption around the world

Growing levels of public sector corruption can stifle a country’s…

Visual Capitalist | February 4, 2019 | 9:28 am

Lithium Energy Products wants to buy fluorite operation in Utah

The mine is part of the assets the Vancouver-based miner…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 4, 2019 | 7:12 am

Most junior miners won’t make it past this fall: McCoach

But when the market does recover, it is "going to be a screamer," he says.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2013 | 6:22 pm

Anglo Asian reaches best-ever gold production

As a the result of a new Agitation Leaching Plant at its flagship Gedabek mine in Azerbaijan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2013 | 2:47 pm

Buyers line up for JPMorgan’s $3.3bn commodity unit

The bank is willing to sell the business to one customer or break it down into various divisions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2013 | 11:25 am

Indians importing record amounts of silver

With gold restrictions in place, Indians turn to silver.

Ana Komnenic | October 8, 2013 | 11:38 pm

Global steel outlook brightens, but Chinese output growth to halve

The Chinese government’s efforts to rebalance the economy continues to restrain investment activities in its steel industry.

Frik Els | October 8, 2013 | 9:20 pm

Diamond-bearing pebble proves comet collided with Earth 28 million years ago

The finding is the first definitive proof of a comet exploding in the Earth's atmosphere.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 6:54 pm

Vale warns less than two years before iron ore overcapacity

Prices are expected to remain above $100 a tonne, but "the extra supply will make prices less volatile and unlikely to repeat spikes seen previously".

Frik Els | October 8, 2013 | 6:50 pm