Trafigura targeted by US and Swiss over corruptionThe company faces charges for allegedly bribing officials in Angola and has also revealed a US probe into "improper payments" in Brazil.Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 7:33 am
Trafigura staff tried to hide nickel ‘red flags,’ Gupta saysThe revelation is the latest twist in a case that…Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 10:34 am
Ford takes stake in Indonesia nickel projectThe automaker joins PT Vale Indonesia and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt…Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 7:39 am
Nickel price at two-month high as investors bet on price floor Meanwhile, the Indonesian government said that EV producers shouldn't anticipate any significant recovery in prices. Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 9:21 am
Indonesia says its nickel supply will keep global prices low Nickel prices plunged by around 45% last year, and dipped briefly below $16,000 a ton earlier this month. Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 7:10 am
Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023 Chinese firms put $28.2 billion into EV-related industries last year. Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:47 am
India launches second part of critical minerals auction worth $362 billion A total of 18 critical mineral blocks, including tungsten, vanadium, cobalt and nickel, will be auctioned in eight states across the country. Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:44 am
Nickel-based electrode material opens doors to cobalt-free batteries A new nickel-based electrode material opens new avenues to cobalt-free batteries for electric vehicles. Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 6:06 am
SQM profit down 82% as lithium prices slide The company said it expected lithium sales volumes to increase 5%-10% this year. Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 4:52 pm
BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations. Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm
Lithium investors are looking beyond price plunge, Chile minister says Chile’s government expects to lay out by March the broad terms of lithium contracts to be offered under a new public-private partnership model. Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 11:49 am
Foremost Lithium applies for federal funds to advance Jean Lake in Manitoba The Manitoba government earlier provided a grant of C$300,000 to the company. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 10:52 am