Nickel Top Stories

Indonesian nickel smelters turn to Philippines for ore as local supply tightens

Jakarta recently delayed the issuing of mining quotas and suspended operations at a key site of state miner Aneka Tambang.

Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 7:34 am

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key…

Staff Writer | August 29, 2023 | 4:06 pm

Hyperdrive: Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets and S&P Global have launched regular…

Bloomberg News | August 28, 2023 | 7:48 am

Posco Future M targets $32.6 billion sales by 2030

Company plans to set up a battery material joint venture…

Reuters | August 28, 2023 | 7:38 am

Indonesia nickel mining quota delays due to switch back to old system – official

Prices of nickel ore in Indonesia have surged about 10%…

Reuters | August 28, 2023 | 7:30 am

CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slump

CME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use as hedgers do not need to worry about taking delivery of unsuitable grades.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:05 am

Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals

Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2024 | 8:59 am

Lithium Chile awarded huge concession in Argentina’s Arizaro Salar

An environmental impact study will be filed for an exploration program to be completed on Block IV during the year.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 9:11 am

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

The Western Australia-based junior entered the ASX on the right foot, having raised A$15 million ($10m) on a heavily oversubscribed IPO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2024 | 3:47 am

Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva

Geoland Services plans to explore 2,000 hectares in the search for graphite, gold, silver, and nickel.

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 1:20 pm

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

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Indonesian nickel smelters turn to Philippines for ore as local supply tightens

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

Hyperdrive: Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’

Posco Future M targets $32.6 billion sales by 2030

Indonesia nickel mining quota delays due to switch back to old system – official

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CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slump

Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals

Lithium Chile awarded huge concession in Argentina’s Arizaro Salar

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

Fatal blast in Indonesia puts battery metal ambitions in spotlight ahead of presidential vote

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth