BHP plans to splash cash on nickel exploration and a deal with OZ would give it access to projects.

Republican leaders had promised voters during the election they would cut the mining permit review timeline in half and boost domestic EV mining, rather than seek more supply overseas.

The Vale deal will supply GM with enough refined nickel for up to 350,000 EVs a year.

The Ukraine Green Growth Initiative will focus on building out infrastructure projects in energy and communications, including a green energy grid.

The huge 36-meter-diameter sinkhole opened up in late July in the Tierra Amarilla commune.

The LME said last week it will not ban Russian metal from being traded and stored in its system.

The blockades started in late October and have slowly reduced mining activities due to a lack to of supplies.

The pilot program will be completed by volunteers who are currently undertaking apprenticeships or traineeships with the three companies.