The firm has bought stakes in three nickel processing plants, and is weighing an initial public offering of the unit.

The stake divestment by Vale Indonesia's foreign partners was a condition required for the new permit.

A consortium of Sumitomo and Mitsubishi will fund A$98.5 million for the costs of a DFS on the Kalgoorlie project.

BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected.

It will complete a non-brokered private placement for C$2.27 million and a consolidation of its common shares, effective May 1.

Movener, which aims to transform traditional trucks into hybrid-electric vehicles, is the first Chilean company in SQM’s venture portfolio.

Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace.