Cobalt

World Bank lifts copper price outlook by 18%

October 28, 2026

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Deep Sea Minerals eyes US listing as leasing auction nears

The company is currently pursuing exploration rights in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone and the Cook Islands.

October 28, 2026

Congo suspends artisanal mining agency head for failing to prevent illegal activities

Congo, the world's largest cobalt producer and second-largest copper producer, is grappling with a resurgence in artisanal mining as higher metal prices draw thousands of informal miners into licensed areas.

October 27, 2026 - 3:55 pm

Battery Metals

Congo removes boss of artisanal mining regulator amid crackdown

SAEMAPE is responsible for supervising and formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining in Congo.

October 26, 2026 - 8:59 am

Critical Minerals

US-backed group Congo mines deal with Glencore in ‘final phases’

Orion CMC had a preliminary deal in February to purchase 40% of Glencore’s majority interests in major operations in Congo.

October 23, 2026 - 9:25 am

Critical Minerals

Nickel Industries says Indonesia cuts coming as Chinese producers weigh steep reductions

Producers face slumping nickel prices and rising production costs amid sulphur shortages and tighter Indonesian mining quotas.

October 22, 2026 - 7:56 am

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Battery Metals

US targets critical materials boost with $389M funding plan

Washington is backing high-purity mineral processing, fusion technology and advanced power chips to strengthen domestic supply chains.

October 22, 2026 - 6:03 am

Battery Metals

AI boom could overwhelm metals supply: WoodMac

The consultancy warns mining investment is lagging as grid expansion, trade disruptions and resource nationalism strain supply.

October 22, 2026 - 4:25 am

Battery Metals

US moves to unlock deep-sea minerals near American Samoa with massive auction

The historic November auction advances Trump's critical minerals agenda despite opposition from environmental and local groups.

October 21, 2026 - 9:39 am

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Spain hunts hidden metals with $223M plan

Initiative aims to reduce uncertainty for companies seeking critical minerals as Europe boosts domestic supplies.

October 21, 2026 - 9:33 am

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Cobalt

World Bank lifts copper price outlook by 18%

Deep Sea Minerals eyes US listing as leasing auction nears

Congo suspends artisanal mining agency head for failing to prevent illegal activities

Congo removes boss of artisanal mining regulator amid crackdown

US-backed group Congo mines deal with Glencore in ‘final phases’

Nickel Industries says Indonesia cuts coming as Chinese producers weigh steep reductions

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US targets critical materials boost with $389M funding plan

AI boom could overwhelm metals supply: WoodMac

US moves to unlock deep-sea minerals near American Samoa with massive auction

Spain hunts hidden metals with $223M plan

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