Nickel Top Stories

Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report

The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am

Scientists to look at the role of supernovae as element-makers

Researchers plan to look for manganese, chromium, cobalt, and nickel…

Staff Writer | October 30, 2022 | 5:56 am

Nth Cycle’s critical mineral refining, recycling technology reduces emissions – study

Boston-based metal refining technology company began commercial operations in September.

Amanda Stutt | October 28, 2022 | 2:44 pm

Canada strengthening guidelines to protect critical minerals sectors

Significant transactions by foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals…

Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 1:31 pm

RANKED: The world’s top 10 most valuable base and precious metal mines

Ranking is topped by a polymetallic mine in Russia’s arctic…

Frik Els | October 28, 2022 | 11:11 am

Tianqi Lithium exec sees more sector mergers and acquisitions

The Allkem and Livent tie-up has raised expectations for more mergers and acquisitions.

Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 7:01 pm

US officials remove key obstacle to Thacker Pass lithium project

The opinion from the US Interior Department comes amid an acrimonious debate about whether more mines should be built to produce lithium.

Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 1:23 pm

EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says

Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, 10% of annual needs must be mined in Europe by 2030.

Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 8:48 am

LME fights to regain trust after last year’s nickel crisis

The LME has made a number of changes to its rules since the crisis.

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2023 | 7:47 am

EXCLUSIVE: Chile mines minister clarifies controversial new lithium strategy

Mining minister Marcela Hernando noted the country's attempt to capitalize on the lithium boom was a strategy, not a policy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2023 | 3:52 am

Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead

South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2023 | 8:26 am

Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 6:13 am

New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water

Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 4:00 am

Lithium industry leads employment growth in Argentina’s mining sector

Employment in Argentina’s lithium mining sector grew by 68% year-over-year.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 2:47 am

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