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Shares slide as drop in Chinese group’s earnings illustrates threat to refiners
Group says demand has ebbed after Beijing cut subsidies to local manufacturers
Concerns over cobalt that may have been mined by children has prompted change
Chengtun with Nzuri offer would gain control of Kalongwe project
Despite production issues hitting output, the slump is expected to continue until 2022
Search for deposits driven by demand for electric vehicles and Congo supply concerns
Group takes more pessimistic view of Mutanda facility as it grapples with higher costs
Groups including Amnesty warn proposals risk overlooking supply chain corruption
Price for the key battery metal has fallen more than 40% since mid-November
Carmaker to use platform in attempt to improve supply chain transparency
Miners want to tap subsea cobalt deposits for green technologies, but environmentalists worry
It is unwise to rely on a supply chain dominated by the Democratic Republic of Congo
Demand for key metal for electric car batteries is expected to double by 2025
Glencore-run site in Democratic Republic of Congo acts after finding traces of uranium
Four groups planning to build European rival to Tesla’s ‘gigafactory’
Trader urges better conditions and safety for workers but stops short of regulation
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