Nickel Top Stories

Europe needs to invest over €300 billion in the next two years to reach climate goals — study

Researchers say the most dramatic increase in the need for investment is in power generation from renewable energies.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2023 | 5:13 am

Top 50 mining companies in 2022: coal, lithium win big, China investors lose out

Commodity prices are always volatile, but in 2022 metal and…

Frik Els | January 9, 2023 | 11:16 am

Nickel market faces new shock as ‘Big Shot’ boosts metal output

The billionaire at the center of last year’s nickel short…

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2023 | 10:10 am

Column: New year, new nickel market after LME’s 2022 meltdown?

The LME contract has returned, but it is much diminished.

Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:54 am

LME chair to step down, exchange declines comment on reason

Gay Huey Evans will step down as LME chair, but…

Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 9:48 am

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Nerves on edge as exchanges, funds await ruling in LME nickel case

Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the London Metal Exchange.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:33 am

Patriot Battery Metals rebuffs company sale report

Australian media reported on Sunday that Patriot had appointed Macquarie Capital with the intention of putting itself up for sale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2023 | 3:57 am

Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert

University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.

Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:50 am

Mining deal-making declines, but Beaty and others see opportunities

As the value of mining industry mergers and acquisitions falls from last year’s high, some investors see divergent trends moderating conditions.

Colin McClelland | June 23, 2023 | 10:40 am

US Senate overwhelmingly backs tax treaty with Chile

Without it, taxes on US companies with Chilean operations could climb to more than 44%, the business group said.

Reuters | June 23, 2023 | 9:35 am

Stillwater Critical Minerals welcomes Glencore as major investor, stock jumps

Glencore would hold a 9.99% equity interest in Stillwater upon completion of a private placement.

Staff Writer | June 23, 2023 | 8:49 am

TIMELINE – LME’s nickel crisis: major developments since trading halt

Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the LME.

Reuters | June 23, 2023 | 8:33 am

Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand

Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries.

Reuters | June 22, 2023 | 4:34 pm

UK regulator was missing in action at start of nickel crisis, filings show

As nickel prices surged and for hours after a large Chinese bank missed a margin call, the Financial Conduct Authority was largely passive in its interactions with the LME.

Bloomberg News | June 22, 2023 | 4:21 pm

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