April 14, 2023

Teck’s top shareholder backs Glencore takeover

CIC, which holds slightly over 10% of Teck’s Class B shares, says Glencore's bid would allow for a cleaner exit for investors.

April 13, 2023

Apple to use only recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

A quarter of all cobalt used in Apple products came from recycled material in 2022, up from 13% a year earlier.

April 12, 2023

Water-based batteries store more energy than previously thought

US-based researchers are getting closer to developing metal-free batteries.

April 11, 2023

The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO

Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron.

April 11, 2023

CHARTS: Mining’s top 50 companies top $1.4 trillion value amid M&A fever 

World’s top 50 stage.mining.companies build on gains in the first quarter of 2023, but remain well below valuations this time last year as M&A fever grips the sector.

April 11, 2023

Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says

The restrictions have increased more than five-fold in the last decade to a point where 10% of the global value of exports is subject to at least one measure, the…

April 11, 2023

Subsidiary of Gecamines secures $75 million to build new unit

STL will produce copper cathodes, cobalt hydroxide, a germanium precipitate, silver concentrate and zinc oxides.

April 11, 2023

Glencore sweetens offer for Teck with $8.2bn cash incentive

Revised bid gives Teck’s shareholders the option to receive cash plus 24% of the metals unit, instead of exposure to coal and oil.

April 10, 2023

PolyMet completes $195 million rights offering, with Glencore upping stake

The proceeds will be used to fund the company's portion of the NewRange JV with Teck.

April 7, 2023

Column: Is it time to embrace Congo’s artisanal cobalt miners?

The problems around artisanal cobalt mining in DRC will take "a coalition to solve", according to Microsoft.