November 30, 2023

Women in Mining spotlight: Jamie Wallisch

Regulatory & sustainability expert at Assent reports on conditions at artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC. 

November 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister

The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.

November 27, 2023

Glencore’s Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion

The problem at Mutanda is shrinking oxide ore deposits on the surface.

November 23, 2023

Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute

Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.

November 23, 2023

Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populations

Plumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals.

November 20, 2023

Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund

First off from a C$300 million pool, applicants can seek up to C$50 million per project, while provincial and territorial governments can apply for as much as C$100 million for…

November 20, 2023

Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane

Chinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to the world's top nickel producer.

November 17, 2023

CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion

To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.

November 16, 2023

Panoramic Resources mulls sale of flagship nickel asset

Panoramic is open to the total or partial sale of its Savannah mine, as nickel prices have fallen about one-third this year.

November 15, 2023

The promise and risks of deep-sea mining

Composed of manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt and other trace minerals, polymetallic nodules hold some of the key ingredients needed to fuel the energy transition.