Africa has some of the richest cobalt deposits on Earth. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) leads the pack. It produces around 70% of the world's cobalt. This comes from its mineral-packed areas, ...

Batteries for electric vehicles are notoriously difficult to recycle, but growing demand for the rare metals they contain is ...

It takes lithium and cobalt to build the batteries that power electric vehicles and e-bikes, nickel and rare earth elements ...

After months in the doldrums cobalt has enjoyed a resurgence thanks to a ban on exports from the world’s largest producer, ...

India is increasing its presence in Africa's mining sector, particularly for copper and cobalt, challenging China's dominance ...

Stay updated on nickel market trends, EU's Critical Raw Materials Act projects, Indonesian royalties, and global company ...

As governments fight to regulate access to materials important for many technologies, the people mining them are left behind.

Cobalt is a byproduct of nickel and copper mining. In recent years, cobalt has taken its place as one of the world’s most sought-after commodities due to its use in semiconductor chips and the ...

Trump is racing to secure supplies of critical minerals including from war-torn DRC, prioritizing their military, not a green ...

Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is hoping US interest in Congo’s minerals will encourage the country to back his government.

Investors are turning their attention to unique locations like Canada's Northwest Territories as governments back critical minerals.