Cobalt prices remained elevated through Q2 2025, holding strong after a sharp early-year rally triggered by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) export ban on cobalt hydroxide. Announced in February, the restriction quickly pushed standard-grade cobalt metal up 45 percent month-over-month to US$15.75 per pound, while cobalt sulfate prices spiked…
Focused on unlocking West Africa’s untapped mineral potential, Kobo Resources (TSXV:KRI) is advancing its flagship Kossou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. Strategically located next to Perseus Mining’s (TSX:PRU) producing Yaouré Gold Mine, Kossou benefits from access to infrastructure, skilled local labor, and strong logistical advantages. Kobo’s value proposition rests on…
Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ,OTC:QQCMF) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Questcorp’) is pleased to announce they have completed 25% of the planned drilling program on its La Union Project in northwest Sonora, Mexico. This work is being carried out by property vendor and operator Riverside Resources Inc. (TSXV:…
Iron ore prices have displayed volatility in the past half decade as the world has dealt with the economic uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 lockdowns, the Russia-Ukraine war, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and rising trade tensions. Prices for the base metal reached a record high of over US$220 per metric…
Oversupply and trade concerns were the most impactful factors in the graphite market through the first half of 2025. China’s control of much of the market also came into focus as the US launched an investigation into the security of numerous supply chains including anodes which are key end use…
A tense calm has settled over Asian markets on Monday, with shares and crude oil drifting lower as investors watch the opening moves in a new, high-stakes chapter of global diplomacy. After a suspenseful US-Russia summit ended without a clear resolution, the world now turns its focus to Washington, where…
Asia, a continent heavily reliant on coal for its power mix, is facing a formidable challenge in achieving net-zero emissions. With 54% of the region’s electricity generated from coal last year, a significant shift is needed, according to Rystad Energy’s latest update. In a proactive move to reduce emissions, several Asian nations…
Australia’s largest airline, Qantas Airways, was ordered by a federal court on Monday to pay a record fine of A$90 million ($58.6 million) for unlawfully dismissing 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the biggest penalty in the history of the nation’s labour laws.The ruling by Justice Michael Lee…
A tense and watchful calm has descended upon European markets, with stocks trading flat in the opening hour as investors turn their gaze from balance sheets to a high-stakes diplomatic drama unfolding in Washington. After a two-week winning streak, the market is pausing, holding its breath before a pivotal meeting…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the artificial intelligence market is currently experiencing a bubble, The Verge said in a report.“When bubbles happen, smart people get overexcited about a kernel of truth,” Altman was quoted as saying in a CNBC report.Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are…