Daimler plans to produce its own battery cells, report saysThe BI report comes a week after reports of the Mercedes-Benz maker phasing out conventional powertrains in its cars.MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 22, 2021 | 11:07 am
What’s happening with Tesla’s $7 billion German ‘gigafactory’?Tesla has already pushed back the expected opening to late…Reuters | June 22, 2021 | 10:30 am
Zinnwald becomes sole owner of key German lithium projectThe late-stage Zinnwald lithium project is located in the heart…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2021 | 8:03 am
De Beers diamond output to peak this year thanks to Gahcho Kue The unit of Anglo American intends to mine as much as 36 million carats this year, up from 33.5 million in 2017. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 4:45 am
Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 3:40 am
Canada the world’s overall top mining destination, despite Saskatchewan fall That's considering the combined rankings of all its provinces and territories, but Finland is the most attractive jurisdiction this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 2:00 am
Russia’s central bank gold hoard is now bigger than China’s Russia has overtaken China as the fifth-biggest sovereign holder of gold. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2018 | 9:53 am
Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners — report Electronics and car makers are racing to lock in supply agreements for cobalt amid fears of shortage. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2018 | 5:48 am
Miners rich in cash are aiming for fat dividends, debt payments The mining industry is awash with cash, and so far it’s got two main uses — pay down debt and reward investors. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2018 | 4:35 am
Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever The Swiss miner and commodities trader Glencore said its solid finances will let it to pursue more acquisitions if opportunities arise. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2018 | 3:44 am
Eramet eyes expansion in electric vehicle metals Eramet is actively looking at acquisition targets after previously acquiring a lithium deposit in Argentina. Reuters | February 20, 2018 | 10:34 am
Randgold looks to the Americas in quest to diversify Flush with cash, Randgold is on the hunt for gold mines outside Africa. Reuters | February 20, 2018 | 10:23 am