Australia considers tax credit for minerals processing, says industry groupThe government is considering a 10% production tax credit that would apply to companies developing processing facilities for critical minerals.Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 9:58 am
Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper projectThe Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9…Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm
BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteriesA new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of…Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am
US, EU set to miss critical minerals agreement this week The two allies have been trying to conclude an agreement for many months now but have repeatedly failed to do so. Bloomberg News | April 3, 2024 | 7:46 am
Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans The mining and commodities trader giant will provide EVelution with long-term supplies of cobalt hydroxide. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 5:46 am
Vale divestment in Indonesian nickel unit expected to finish in July The transaction is required by the government to extend Vale Indonesia's operating permit beyond 2025. Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 2:39 am
Tullett Prebon launches battery metals trading desk Tullett currently trades base metals such as copper, aluminum and zinc listed on the London Metal Exchange. Reuters | April 2, 2024 | 10:07 am
Lithium trading hits record on CME as funds seize budding market The drop in lithium prices has flipped the market into a contango, creating opportunities for funds. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2024 | 8:10 am
Shanghai exchange to work on nickel futures internationalization The Shanghai exchange will look to take advantage of restructuring in the global nickel pricing system, its deputy general manager said. Reuters | April 2, 2024 | 7:04 am
Electra Battery to source cobalt from Eurasian Resources for Ontario refinery Once fully commissioned, the refinery could produce sufficient cobalt for up to 1.5 million electric vehicles annually. Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 | 6:30 am
Indonesian coal miner Harum Energy buys stake in nickel plant The miner acquired 51% of PT Blue Sparking Energy by converting part of a loan to the company into equity. Bloomberg News | April 1, 2024 | 7:47 pm
Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025 The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year. Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 8:45 am