US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summitThe US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am
Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESGThe massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition…Frik Els | October 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm
NASA to launch first mission to metal-rich asteroidScientists believe the asteroid can help discoveries about Earth's core…Staff Writer | October 11, 2023 | 9:19 am
French government flags fresh funds for nickel rescue The government plans to offer fresh subsidies and loans for a New Caledonia nickel plant co-owned by Glencore. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 9:10 am
South Star receives environmental permits for Brazil graphite mine expansion Once complete, Santa Cruz will be the first new graphite mine in the Americas since 1996. Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 8:55 am
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. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 8:33 am
Cornell researchers figure out how to produce extra-pure nickelates Nickelates may be crucial for high-temperature superconductors that are much easier to cool and thus are far more promising for potential future applications. Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 5:30 am
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 3:45 am
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. Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 4:58 pm
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. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2024 | 3:08 pm
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. Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 10:04 am
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. Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 7:59 am