Canadian technology company creates metals supply chain software to combat fraudAlberta-based Daniola says it has developed a secure digital platform to bring more accountability and transparency to metals transactions. Amanda Stutt | October 18, 2023 | 11:17 am
Funds return to LME nickel with $4.6 billion in short positionsMeasured by value, that’s a record in data going back…Bloomberg News | October 18, 2023 | 9:39 am
Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – studyMethanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They…Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
IGO freezes nickel project, trims lithium forecast The Cosmos project was acquired by IGO as part of its acquisition of Western Areas. Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 2:27 pm
Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical minerals The US Department of Defense plans to develop a program to estimate prices and predict supplies of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals. Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 9:01 am
Lithium miners warn on plunging profits after price freefall Two of China’s biggest lithium companies became the latest miners to issue stark warnings over the health of the battery metal industry. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 8:20 am
Nickel Industries posts record quarterly output, unveils $100m buyback plan The specialty miner also reported a record output from its rotary kiln electric furnace projects. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 3:26 pm
Vale’s 2023 iron ore output tops guidance, but sales fall The company produced 89.40 million metric tons of iron ore in the last three months of 2023. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 1:42 pm
Battery metal bust spurs output cut at leading lithium project Production from Greenbushes in Western Australia is likely to be reduced as sales drop and inventories rise. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 9:58 am
Lifezone Metals stock rises on new nickel discovery at Kabanga The latest drilling results from the Safari Link area represent a near-term opportunity for resource and value addition, Lifezone said. Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 9:05 am
Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from Korea, Japan Madeleine King will be meeting Japan's trade minister Ken Saito, and South Korean trade and energy minister Duk-geun Ahn. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:54 am
Nornickel forecasts further nickel, palladium output drop this year The miner said it was hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following a drop in production in 2023. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:02 am