BHP says copper strategy does not depend on M&A after OZ Minerals snubComments come as OZ Minerals rejected last month BHP's $5.9 billion takeover bid to get control of the West Musgrave copper-nickel project.Reuters | September 8, 2022 | 3:32 am
Vale sees 44% increase in global nickel demand by 2030The company also estimated its own production for the medium…Reuters | September 7, 2022 | 1:27 pm
Indonesia president says likely to lose WTO nickel dispute against EUThe ban has boosted Indonesia's export revenues, with $20.9 billion worth of…Reuters | September 7, 2022 | 7:31 am
EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm
CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade. Frik Els | March 30, 2023 | 10:56 am
LME launches sweeping plan to revive nickel contract The LME plans to work with China's Qianhai Mercantile Exchange (QME) to launch trading in lower nickel grades. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 10:49 am
Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec Sayona is targeting 226,000 tonnes per year of annual lithium concentrate production. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 9:48 am
South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker. Bloomberg News | March 30, 2023 | 9:46 am
Palladium One surges as Glencore invests in critical minerals explorer Glencore is paying $4.25 million for the stake of about 28.3 million shares. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 9:28 am
Merdeka Battery plans to build two nickel HPAL plants Merdeka Battery will be the second nickel company to launch an IPO in Indonesia this year. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 8:04 am
Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 8:00 am
US plans Tanzania trade boost as Kamala Harris tours Africa Harris's office highlighted US support for a plan by LifeZone Metals to open a nickel processing plant in Tanzania. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 7:53 am