KoBold Metals
Coverage of KoBold Metals in the Nexus archive.
- DR Congo's mining law reform is raising tensions with investors
DR Congo's government is considering changes to its mining laws, which aim to increase state control over strategic minerals, prompting concerns from investors about regulatory uncertainty and potential deterrence of investment. Mining companies have warned that repeated shifts in regulations could harm long-term planning and attractability.
- ‘Technofantasy’ or ‘eureka’?: Berkeley’s $3 billion AI mining company
KoBold Metals, a $3 billion AI-driven mining company based in Berkeley, is supported by Trump’s administration and funded by prominent tech figures. The company is seeking critical minerals globally.
- A Gates- and Altman-Backed Miner Breaks Ground in Zambia
KoBold Metals, supported by Bill Gates and Sam Altman, has started construction on Zambia's largest copper mine. The project is positioned as a major development in the region's mining sector.