EU tags copper and nickel as strategic, but industry wants moreThe Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) unveiled by the EU adds the two major industrial metals to a list that had previously focused on more niche minerals.Reuters | March 16, 2023 | 10:06 am
Canada Nickel reports high nickel recoveries at Reid projectCanada Nickel also announced it has closed its acquisition of…Staff Writer | March 15, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Philippine miners not keen on Indonesia nickel alliance planIndonesia’s nickel plan is part of President Joko Widodo’s goal…Bloomberg News | March 15, 2023 | 7:57 am
Another metals trader says it has been hit by nickel fraud Kataman Metals alleges it paid $3.3 million for nickel from New Alloys Trading only to discover that there was no nickel inside the containers. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:58 am
Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:32 am
Improving gold-nickel alloy may boost fuel cell development AuNi nanoparticles have emerged as a promising non-platinum alternative in fuel cell catalytic reactions. Staff Writer | August 24, 2023 | 6:06 am
Australia sees strong demand for critical minerals over next 40 years The government's "Intergenerational Report 2023" will forecast the global demand for lithium is projected to increase sharply through 2063. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:13 am
Lithium buyers eye cheaper early-stage deals in Australia Driven by receding prices and by Chile nationalizing the industry, companies have been sniffing around for buys in Australia. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 9:05 am
Nornickel plans to move some trading to Dubai Largest Russian metals and mining firm to set up in the United Arab Emirates following the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg News | August 23, 2023 | 7:53 am
Indonesia’s nickel prices surge amid probe into mining approvals Dozens of nickel smelters in the country are now rushing to stock up on ore. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 7:44 am
New tech may boost development of lithium-CO2 batteries Li-CO2 batteries are devices that are capable of storing energy and capturing harmful emissions. Staff Writer | August 23, 2023 | 5:05 am
Neometals joint venture to build battery shredding plant for Mercedes Primobius, which is 50% owned by Neometals, will provide 10 tonne per day of the battery shredding 'spoke' for Mercedes LIB Recycling Plant. Reuters | August 22, 2023 | 4:31 pm