The first hole intersected 101 metres grading 0.21% total nickel, starting about 27 metres below surface.

Rock Tech Lithium is preparing a Nasdaq listing to broaden its investor base and help finance a $545 million battery metals plant in Germany.

Demand for copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt has risen sharply, driven by the global move to lower carbon emissions and electric vehicle makers chasing battery ingredients.

Battery startup Our Next Energy said Monday it has raised $25 million in a fresh fundraising round.

According to a report from the NGO Finnwatch, Vale operations generated deforestation and polluted the Cateté river.

Mining investor will acquire a 19.2% stake in EV battery metal miner for about $80.2 million.

This year’s LME Week was a subdued affair by comparison with past excess, writes Andy Home.