Mitsubishi Corp looks to invest in nickel, lithium projectsCanada and Australia could be investment targets for nickel, according to the group CEO.Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 7:42 am
JPMorgan makes deep cuts to metals business after nickel crisisThe bank has cut numerous base metals clients in Asia,…Bloomberg News | April 13, 2023 | 7:41 am
The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEOAutomakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology,…Bruno Venditti | April 11, 2023 | 10:21 pm
Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO hints at $100m funding to come for northern mining project The Canada Infrastructure Bank is preparing to lend $100 million towards mineral mining infrastructure. Bloomberg News | September 21, 2023 | 2:27 pm
Sigma Lithium inks supply deal with Glencore It will ship 22,500 tonnes of battery-grade lithium as part of a collaboration to build a sustainable supply chain for electric vehicles. Staff Writer | September 21, 2023 | 9:46 am
UK pushes ban on new gas and diesel vehicles to 2035 Decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry, which argued the original 2030 deadline was too ambitious and unrealistic. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 9:24 am
Canada, Japan agree to work more closely on battery supply chains Earlier this month a unit of South Korea's Solus Advanced Materials said it would will build a copper foil facility in Quebec. Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 7:46 am
Top Philippine nickel miners may spend $2 billion in new plants The Philippines has been pushing miners to invest in processing facilities instead of just shipping out raw ore. Bloomberg News | September 21, 2023 | 7:00 am
Global nickel market surplus widens in July – INSG The global nickel market had a surplus of 28,600 metric tons in July. Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 6:56 am
Indonesia extends validity of mining production plans to three years Indonesia will allow mining production plans to stay valid for three years with immediate effect. Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 6:51 am
Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am
Great Southern Copper expands into lithium in Chile The UK-based mineral exploration company has secured the Monti lithium project, in the Salar de Atacama salt flat, for $2.26 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2023 | 6:03 am