Australia considers tax credit for minerals processing, says industry group

The government is considering a 10% production tax credit that would apply to companies developing processing facilities for critical minerals.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 9:58 am

Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper project

The Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9 million tonnes grading 2.12% nickel, 0.81% copper and 0.05% cobalt.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:56 am

Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas

Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:49 am

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Vale says court overturns suspensions of Sossego, Onca Puma mines

Vale produced 66,800 metric tons of copper in 2023 in Sossego.

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 1:28 pm

Patriot Battery Metals aims to fast-track Corvette lithium production

From discovery in 2017 to an initial resource in 2023 that outlined one of the largest lithium pegmatite resources in the Americas, the company’s now eyeing its next milestone.

Henry Lazenby | February 26, 2024 | 10:28 am

Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia

Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.

Colin McClelland | February 26, 2024 | 8:14 am

Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitable

Nickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton.

Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 7:01 am

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