Indonesia announced a joint venture with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. to invest $1.2 billion in battery production in the Southeast Asian country, furthering […]
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After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply
General Motors is eyeing further North American investments in lithium and other critical minerals used to build electric vehicles after boosting its investment in a […]
Indonesia looks to next phase for nickel industry as fixer-in-chief bows out
In the countdown to the weekend inauguration of Indonesia’s new president, Jakarta’s political elite has been huddled at the incoming leader’s private ranch outside the […]
Saudi’s Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum’s Zambian mines
Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals is closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals’ Zambian copper and nickel assets, […]
Eramet shares plunge after 2024 output cuts
Eramet shares plunged nearly 19% on Wednesday after the company cut its 2024 production targets for its manganese mine in Gabon and nickel mine in […]
Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain
Nickel extraction technology company Atlas Materials has signed of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 6K Energy, producer of Li-ion battery materials, to jointly explore […]
Vale posts highest quarterly iron ore output since 2018
Brazilian miner Vale reported on Tuesday a 5.5% increase in its third-quarter iron ore production compared to a year earlier, reaching the highest level in […]
Eramet cuts targets for Gabon and Indonesia mines on market, permit setbacks
France’s Eramet on Tuesday cut sharply its 2024 production targets for its manganese mine in Gabon and nickel mine in Indonesia, citing a downturn in […]
FPX completes pilot refinery tests by making battery-grade nickel sulphate
FPX Nickel (TSXV: FPX) has successfully completed pilot-scale hydrometallurgy test work at its nickel refinery by producing battery-grade nickel sulphate (NiSO4). The company is intent […]
Monsters of Rock: Chalice makes recovery run as Feds back critical minerals
Chalice lifts as Julimar/Gonneville palladium project picks up major project status in Canberra Westgold and Alkane release production numbers for golden September quarter Miners lift […]
Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing
ShFE aims to rival LME pricing benchmarks Plan hinges on lining up international metals warehouses ShFE copper futures volume drops as US COMEX gains share […]
Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record
The world’s 50 biggest miners are now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76 billion during Q3 as gold miners climb the rankings and Chinese mining stocks […]
