Vale Indonesia signs $2 billion nickel project deal with Shandong Xinhai, BaowuThe Bahodopi project would produce ferronickel with 73,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes of nickel content per year.Reuters | September 6, 2022 | 10:21 am
Global copper and nickel smelting rebounds in August, satellite data showsGlencore's Altonorte and Codelco's Chuquicamata operations had high levels of…Reuters | September 6, 2022 | 7:06 am
The next big battery material squeeze is old batteriesIt could take 15 years or more for old batteries…Bloomberg News | September 1, 2022 | 8:12 am
Syrah Resources hits record graphite output, US plant on track The company is building an 11,250 tonne per year graphite anode plant in Vidalia. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 7:39 am
Ford in $4.5 billion deal for EV battery materials plant Automaker has joined PT Vale Indonesia and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt as their new partner in a nickel processing plant in Indonesia. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 7:32 am
Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 6:06 am
Vale signs agreements with Chinese companies to reinforce strategic agenda in Asia One agreement relates to investment in the Morowali project in Indonesia. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 11:57 am
Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurer The guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with German firms. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 9:51 am
US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 9:16 am
How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 8:06 am
Jervois halts Idaho project on weak cobalt prices Shares in the Australian battery metals miner cratered about 42% on the suspension of final construction at the cobalt project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 7:59 am
Premier African Minerals completes Zimbabwe lithium plant, production imminent Zimbabwe holds some of the world's biggest hard-rock lithium deposits and has recently attracted about $700 million in investment. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 7:42 am