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Copper and Tin Rally While Cobalt and Nickel Decline in Latest Global Mining Price Update 1 Copper Battery Metals Cobalt Nickel 

Copper and Tin Rally While Cobalt and Nickel Decline in Latest Global Mining Price Update

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Global Mining Prices: Copper and Tin Rise as Cobalt, Nickel and Germanium Fall (May 18–23, 2026) International mining commodity price lists for the period of May 18 to May 23, 2026, show mixed movements across key metals, with strong gains in copper and tin, moderate increases in gold and aluminum, and declines in cobalt, nickel, and germanium. Metals posting gains Copper recorded one of the strongest increases, rising from $13,024.25 to $13,681.93 per ton, reflecting sustained demand in industrial and energy transition sectors. Tin also posted a significant gain, climbing… Read More Here
Sinomine Seeks $764 Million to Expand African Lithium and Copper Projects 2 Battery Metals Copper Lithium Mining in Zambia 

Sinomine Seeks $764 Million to Expand African Lithium and Copper Projects

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China’s Sinomine Raises Up to $764 Million for Zimbabwe Lithium and Zambia Copper Projects Chinese mining and battery materials company Sinomine Resource Group Co. is seeking to raise up to 5.2 billion yuan ($764 million) through a private placement to support the expansion of its critical minerals projects in Africa and China. According to a stock exchange filing released Tuesday, the funds will be used to finance the company’s lithium sulfate project in Zimbabwe, accelerate development of its Kitumba copper mine in Zambia, support a cesium and rubidium project in… Read More Here
MMG Calls for Clarity on DRC’s Cobalt Export Quotas After Receiving Low Allocation 3 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Economy 

MMG Calls for Clarity on DRC’s Cobalt Export Quotas After Receiving Low Allocation

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MMG Seeks Policy Transparency as Congo Tightens Control Over Cobalt Exports China’s MMG Limited is seeking greater clarity on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt export policy after receiving what it described as a disappointing production quota, raising broader concerns about how the country’s new restrictions are being implemented. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s leading producer of cobalt  a critical mineral used in electric vehicle batteries first suspended cobalt exports in February 2025 to reduce global oversupply and increase the value derived from its mineral resources. In… Read More Here
EGC, EVelution Energy and Trafigura Sign MoU to Secure Congolese Cobalt Supply Chain to the US 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Corporate News 

EGC, EVelution Energy and Trafigura Sign MoU to Secure Congolese Cobalt Supply Chain to the US

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Trafigura, EGC and EVelution Energy agree cobalt supply deal to boost US battery and defense material supply chain Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC), EVelution Energy, and commodity trader Trafigura have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term supply framework for Congolese cobalt hydroxide exports to the United States. Under the proposed arrangement, and subject to definitive agreements, the partnership is expected to support EVelution Energy in supplying up to around 40% of projected US cobalt demand, according to Trafigura. The cobalt hydroxide would be sourced by EGC… Read More Here
US and South Africa Open Talks on Mining and Infrastructure Cooperation Amid Diplomatic Thaw 5 International Battery Metals Infrastructural Development 

US and South Africa Open Talks on Mining and Infrastructure Cooperation Amid Diplomatic Thaw

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US and South Africa Hold High-Level Talks on Critical Minerals, Mining Investment, and Infrastructure Projects The United States and South Africa have initiated early-stage discussions on cooperation in mining, infrastructure, and investment, indicating a potential easing of recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The engagement, held in Johannesburg, was described as the most senior bilateral meeting between Washington and Pretoria this year. The talks centered on opportunities in critical minerals, a sector of growing strategic importance as the US works to reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains for materials… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Marks First Lithium Sulphate Export as Huayou Advances Local Processing Push 6 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Marks First Lithium Sulphate Export as Huayou Advances Local Processing Push

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Huayou Ships Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate from Zimbabwe Plant Amid Export Restrictions and Value-Addition Drive HARARE – Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa’s first batch of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe-based processing facility, just months after the government tightened restrictions on lithium concentrate exports over concerns about malpractice and revenue leakages. The company’s local subsidiary confirmed the shipment in a statement posted on X late Monday, describing it as a milestone for both Zimbabwe and the continent’s mineral beneficiation efforts. “This inaugural shipment represents the first lithium salt ever produced… Read More Here
U.S. Turns to Africa for Critical Minerals as Supply Chain Risks Grow 7 International Battery Metals 

U.S. Turns to Africa for Critical Minerals as Supply Chain Risks Grow

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United States Expands Reliance on African Critical Minerals to Reduce China Dependence and Secure Clean Energy Supply Chains The United States is increasingly looking to Africa to secure the critical minerals required to power its modern economy, with countries such as Gabon and South Africa emerging as pivotal suppliers. These resources are essential for industries ranging from electric vehicles and renewable energy to advanced manufacturing and defence technologies. According to data cited by Visual Capitalist, the U.S. relies entirely on Gabon for its manganese imports, accounting for 100% of supply.… Read More Here
Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity 8 International Battery Metals Energy Oil & Gas 

Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity

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Mozambique–China Agreement Targets Critical Minerals, Gas Development and Security Cooperation in Northern Provinces Mozambique is strengthening its strategic relationship with China through a broad cooperation agreement that combines defence collaboration, geological mapping, and industrial investment aimed at unlocking one of Africa’s most resource-rich frontiers. The deal underscores Beijing’s expanding role in the continent’s mineral and energy sectors and reflects Maputo’s push to accelerate development in its northern regions. The announcement followed high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, culminating in a joint statement… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Advances Strategic Logistics Corridor for Manono Lithium Project 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium New Mining Projects 

Zijin Mining Advances Strategic Logistics Corridor for Manono Lithium Project

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Zijin Mining advances DRC–Tanzania lithium corridor as Lake Tanganyika cargo fleet nears completion for Manono project exports China’s Zijin Mining is developing a dedicated logistics corridor to connect its Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tanganyika Province to export terminals in Tanzania. As part of this strategy, the company is nearing completion of a fleet of cargo vessels designed to operate on Lake Tanganyika, forming a critical link in the regional supply chain and enabling a structured export route for lithium products. Construction of the vessels is… Read More Here
Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks 10 International Battery Metals Corporate News 

Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks

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Sibanye-Stillwater to Decide on €763m Keliber Lithium Refinery as Price Volatility and EU Support Shape Investment Outlook A final investment decision on the third phase of the €763 million Keliber lithium project in Finland the refinery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to CEO Richard Stewart. The decision will depend largely on clearer signals around long-term lithium pricing stability. Stewart made the remarks during the group’s International and Recycling Operations Capital Markets Day. He confirmed that construction of the Syväjärvi open-pit lithium mine has been completed on… Read More Here

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