Vale unveils $3.3 billion plan to boost copper and nickel outputThe mining giant sees the potential to expand production capacity to about 500,000 tons of copper by 2028 mainly through improvements to its Salobo and Sossego mines in Brazil.Bloomberg News | June 20, 2024 | 4:16 pm
Vale expects deal to bring Onca Puma nickel mine back online soonA court decision halted the mine at the beginning of…Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 1:11 pm
Nickel 28 CEO repays $2.3 million, resignsThe company founders had allegedly violated their duties and frequently…Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | June 18, 2024 | 9:05 am
Wave of Chinese copper fills warehouses abroad as demand weakens China is typically a significant net copper importer, but weak local conditions have reversed global trade flows in recent months. Bloomberg News | August 13, 2024 | 12:55 pm
Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has caused confusion, Ken Brinsden sees reasons for optimism. Kristie Batten | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am
CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also seek $13m in capital funding. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 5:47 am
China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal The continent is projected to account for almost 11% of global supply this year. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2024 | 7:10 am
Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete. Mark Williams - Datasite | August 12, 2024 | 4:32 am
Arizona Lithium produces Saskatchewan’s first kilogram of battery-grade LCE In the near term, the Australia-based lithium developer is aiming to bring Pad #1 at the Prairie project into production by 2025. Staff Writer | August 11, 2024 | 10:41 am
Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance. Kristie Batten | August 11, 2024 | 7:12 am
Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040 Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040. Elements - Visual Capitalist | August 9, 2024 | 8:12 am
Copper price: four Chinese bear charts Overcapacity and a "slow-moving property crisis" will see China continue to export its cheap copper, dragging down prices elsewhere. Frik Els | August 8, 2024 | 3:42 pm