The Company has a large, highly prospective land package in the Republic of Uganda, East Africa bordering historic production and on the same mineral trends as some of the major mines in the neighbouring DRC where over 60% of world cobalt supply originates. Uganda is a stable country with a growing economy
Wall Street is aghast at Elon Musk's dismissive attitude toward analysts' probing following a quarter of record (but less than expected) losses for Tesla, but the electric vehicle maker did provide some answers to questions that's been vexing the mining industry. Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a provider of
But they have a problem: Much of the cobalt used in lithium-ion batteries comes from a country where children work in mines. CNN has revealed that child labor is still being used to mine the valuable mineral at some operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This country produces about
A silver intercept of 8.0 metres grading 31 g/t silver is part of the same vein network, highlighting the potential for undiscovered cobalt-rich areas near the historic mines. The zone remains open along strike and drilling in the area is ongoing. The 2018 Cobalt North program consists of 17,000 metres with
At the same time, relations with the Congolese authorities are under strain from a dispute with the government over a new mining code. Investors are watching closely, particularly for any impact on supplies of cobalt from Congo, which is by far the world's biggest producer of the metal whose uses include
Subject to ASX approval, the Company expects that trading in First Cobalt's
TORONTO, May 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Cobalt Power Group Inc. ("Cobalt Power" or the "Company") (TSX.V: CPO, OTC Pink: CBBWF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Greig Hutton, P. Eng., MSc (Geology) as President and CEO. Mr. Hutton has over 20 years of experience in mining and business development, and
A day after a CNN investigation into abuses in cobalt mining, the maker of Mercedes cars pledged to investigate its supply chain to ensure child labor is not being used to power its electric vehicles. "We want to prevent violations of human rights effectively at an early stage, and have created the necessary
The 8-claim Ramsay cobalt property covers 2500 hectares located on highway 180 approximately 25 km west of the Caribou mine operated by Trevali Mining Corp. in the Bathurst Mining Camp ("BMC") of New Brunswick, Canada. Well-developed infrastructure includes paved road access and nearby
The West Bear Cobalt-Nickel Deposit currently has a strike length of over 600
It is a trend that is presenting opportunities for countries that can offer cobalt mined from operations that are not tainted by an association to corrupt practices in
First Cobalt's feasibility study on potential restart of Temiskaming refinery
Mr. Bryce Crocker reports: Melbourne, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2020) - Jervois Mining Limited (ASX: JRV) (TSXV: JRV) (OTCQB: JRVMF) (FSE:
First Cobalt produces battery-grade cobalt sulphate. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 30, 2020 | 2:43 pm Battery Metals Canada Cobalt. First Cobalt
Second trial produces battery grade cobalt sulfate assaying 21.4% cobalt,
The Re-2OX process has the potential to unlock new supplies of cobalt in more reliable mining jurisdictions around the world, alleviating the
The Voisey's Bay nickel-copper-cobalt mine (2% of 2019 attributable royalty
Vancouver-based Global Energy said it had issued 384,627 shares to Nevada Sunrise (TSXV:NEV) and paid US$20,000 to the underlying
Honey Badger's Thunder Bay Silver-Cobalt Project is comprised of the
Last year, cobalt production at the mine was 1,608 tonnes, while copper concentrate output was around 25,000 tonnes. Vale has not informed