Nickel Top Stories

Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps

As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing value from its lithium business, including its Greenbushes lithium mine.

Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 11:17 am

The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho,…

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am

Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs

The miner reported on Monday a 1% drop in nickel…

Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 6:58 am

Indonesia launches new phase of industrial park in bid to lure investors away from China

Batang industrial park already hosts nearly 20 companies in 10%…

Reuters | July 26, 2024 | 8:40 am

New Caledonia nickel firm KNS starts layoff procedure

KNS stopped its operations in March after Glencore decided to…

Reuters | July 26, 2024 | 7:57 am

Chinese lithium producers embrace hedging to manage volatility

Several companies have unveiled their hedging exposure via lithium carbonate futures during the recent earnings season.

Bloomberg News | September 5, 2024 | 10:20 am

Arcadium Lithium suspends Mt. Cattlin in Australia

Mt. Cattlin’s operations would be suspended in next year’s first half after ending its stage three work.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 5, 2024 | 8:09 am

Indonesia sees nickel price holding near current levels on new plants

An additional 928,000 tons a year of capacity is set to come online within the next three years.

Bloomberg News | September 5, 2024 | 7:54 am

Piedmont Lithium pulls US government loan application as prices slump

The move is fueling questions about where the company hopes to secure financing for its flagship North Carolina project.

Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 7:29 am

Bolivia shortlists four companies to develop lithium pilot plants

China's CBC, Italy's Protecno, France's Eramet and Australia's Eau Lithium have made it to the second round of the tender.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 7:58 am

LME seeks to boost electronic trading, reassure physical users

The measures attempt to navigate a recurring tension between traditional physical users and the financial community which prefers electronic trading.

Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:07 am

Sovereign Metals touts “outstanding” battery-grade graphite from Malawi project

It has confirmed Kasiya's natural graphite presents a low-cost opportunity to develop lithium-ion battery supply chains outside of China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 3:44 am

New Caledonian nickel firm KNS awaits new investor after furnace shutdown

KNS stopped its mine and plant operations in March after commodity group Glencore decided to sell its interest.

Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:07 am

British Columbia backs FPX Nickel’s Baptiste project in critical minerals push

The project has been chosen by the province for inclusion in its critical minerals office concierge service initiative.

Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 9:44 am

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