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U.S. Bill Proposes Ban on Chinese-Refined Cobalt Amid Child Labor Concerns cobalt in hand

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U.S. Bill Proposes Ban on Chinese-Refined Cobalt Amid Child Labor Concerns

Staff Writer Posted on 1 month ago

On March 24, 2025, U.S. Congressman Christopher Henry Smith introduced a bill in the House of Representatives...

Cobalt Prices Decline Amid Ongoing Export Suspension by DRC Government CMOC Anticipates Easing Cobalt Supply Pressures in H2 2024h

CMOC Anticipates Easing Cobalt Supply Pressures in H2 2024h

Cobalt Prices Decline Amid Ongoing Export Suspension by DRC Government

Staff Writer Posted on 1 month ago

The price of cobalt has experienced a slight decline on the global market, according to the Ministry...

Rio Tinto Eyes Major Lithium Project in the DRC Amid Growing Western Interest Australian Firm ElectraLith, Backed by Rio Tinto, Seeks $15M to Revolutionize Lithium Mining Technology

Australian Firm ElectraLith, Backed by Rio Tinto, Seeks $15M to Revolutionize Lithium Mining Technology

Rio Tinto Eyes Major Lithium Project in the DRC Amid Growing Western Interest

Staff Writer Posted on 1 month ago

Rio Tinto Group has engaged in discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) about developing one...

DRC’s Cobalt Export Ban Boosts Prices but Raises Economic Concerns erg cobalt

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DRC’s Cobalt Export Ban Boosts Prices but Raises Economic Concerns

Staff Writer Posted on 1 month ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Strategic Mineral Substances Market Regulatory and Control Authority (Arecoms) suspended all cobalt...

DRC in Early Talks with US Over Minerals and Security Deal cobalt namibia

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DRC in Early Talks with US Over Minerals and Security Deal

Staff Writer Posted on 2 months ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the US are in the early stages of discussions regarding...

KoBold Metals Eyes Major Lithium Project in the DRC Amid Legal Dispute Lithium Demand to Surge 12-Fold by 2050 Amid Energy Transition

Lithium Demand to Surge 12-Fold by 2050 Amid Energy Transition

KoBold Metals Eyes Major Lithium Project in the DRC Amid Legal Dispute

Staff Writer Posted on 2 months ago

KoBold Metals, a mining company backed by billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has informed the Democratic...

CMOC Posts Record Earnings in 2024 on Strong Cobalt and Copper Output cobalt hydroxide in packs

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CMOC Posts Record Earnings in 2024 on Strong Cobalt and Copper Output

Staff Writer Posted on 2 months ago

China’s CMOC Group Ltd., the world’s largest cobalt producer, reported record earnings in 2024, driven by increased...

DRC Partners with Indonesia to Regulate Global Cobalt Supply africans cobalt

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DRC Partners with Indonesia to Regulate Global Cobalt Supply

Staff Writer Posted on 2 months ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a partnership with Indonesia to strengthen its control over...

Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Export Suspension Impacts Prices cobalt hydroxide

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Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Export Suspension Impacts Prices

Staff Writer Posted on 2 months ago

The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) reported on March 19, 2025, a 3.3% decline in the price...

AVZ Minerals Wins Legal Battle Over Manono Lithium Mine in DRC ZIJIN’S DISPUTE WITH AVZ OVER MANONO PROJECT STAKE HEADS TO DRC COURT

ZIJIN’S DISPUTE WITH AVZ OVER MANONO PROJECT STAKE HEADS TO DRC COURT

AVZ Minerals Wins Legal Battle Over Manono Lithium Mine in DRC

Staff Writer Posted on 2 months ago

Australia’s AVZ Minerals has secured a legal victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and China’s...