February 6, 2024

Column: China’s refined nickel trade signals new production trends

China's net imports of refined nickel fell to a near-decade low in 2023.

February 6, 2024

Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge

The miner, which has a joint venture operation in Canada and a project in Ghana, aims to achieve about $10 million in annual savings.

February 5, 2024

Adionics’ direct lithium extraction testing at SQM’s Atacama salar shows high recovery rates

Company said its direct lithium extraction technology has reached full industry readiness.

February 5, 2024

Nickel price extends slump on Indonesian glut as metals hit by Fed

Prices of nickel on the London Metal Exchange have almost halved over the past year.

February 5, 2024

France extends New Caledonia nickel rescue talks

High costs and political tensions in the French-controlled Pacific territory have left its three processing plants on the verge of collapse.

February 5, 2024

NextSource to reach full production at Molo graphite mine by July

The Madagascar mine is expected to achieve nameplate capacity of 17,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate per year.

February 5, 2024

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines.

February 4, 2024

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources.

February 3, 2024

From green hype to bailouts, the nickel industry has imploded

The nickel market has been thrown into chaos after a flood of new supplies from Indonesia — the result of huge Chinese investment and major technological breakthroughs.

February 2, 2024

Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2.