Opinion: US uses Cold War powers to secure battery metals supplyThe real significance of invoking the DPA is that it elevates battery metals to the top of the US critical materials supply list, writes Andy Home.Reuters | April 11, 2022 | 9:46 am
EXPLAINER: LME under the regulatory spotlight after nickel debacleBritain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England…Reuters | April 11, 2022 | 3:17 am
Big Short keeps nickel market on edge one month after squeezeThe world’s main nickel market is broken and no one…Bloomberg News | April 8, 2022 | 9:28 am
Wallbridge completes nickel asset sale to Archer; stock rises In July 2022, Wallbridge announced that it would be selling its portfolio of nickel projects to Archer to focus on its core gold mining assets. Staff Writer | November 18, 2022 | 9:02 am
China to strengthen supervision of lithium battery supply chain Most Chinese EV makers are registering losses despite rapid sales growth because of rising battery costs. Reuters | November 18, 2022 | 7:57 am
Indonesia faces difficult task to create OPEC-like group for nickel The proposal to "coordinate and integrate nickel policy" was made this week by Indonesia's investment minister in talks with Canada. Reuters | November 18, 2022 | 7:28 am
Plans for OPEC of nickel finds doubters in Australia, Canada Indonesia is the biggest producer of nickel by a wide margin and is home to around 20% of the world’s deposits of the metal. Bloomberg News | November 17, 2022 | 2:19 pm
US Republicans aim to shorten EV mine permitting after House win Republican leaders had promised voters during the election they would cut the mining permit review timeline in half and boost domestic EV mining, rather than seek more supply overseas. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 11:13 am
Vale to supply GM with nickel for EVs, starting in 2026 The Vale deal will supply GM with enough refined nickel for up to 350,000 EVs a year. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 11:09 am
Canada ‘very unlikely’ to join OPEC-like group for nickel – gov’t source Indonesia and Canada are the world No. 1 and No. 6 nickel producers, respectively. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 9:59 am
LME raises initial margins on nickel by 28% after volatility A notice released on Wednesday said the initial margin for nickel would climb to $6,100 a tonne effective after close of business on Friday. Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 9:41 am
Volkswagen delays key EV project as Tesla challenge stumbles Volkswagen AG’s ambitious push to supplant Tesla Inc. as the global electric-vehicle leader is running into trouble. Bloomberg News | November 17, 2022 | 7:43 am