Nornickel forecasts lower global nickel surplus, bigger palladium deficit

The miner expects surplus to be about 100,000 metric tons this year, down from a previous estimate of 190,000 tons.

Reuters | May 30, 2024 | 6:54 am

Wyloo Metals to build battery materials processing plant in Ontario

The facility will fill a critical gap in Canada’s electric vehicle battery supply chain.

Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 12:52 pm

Indonesia buying record amounts of Philippine nickel ore due to quota delays

Delays by Jakarta in issuing mining quotas and heavy rains have hurt local supply.

Reuters | May 29, 2024 | 6:51 am

Lithium in Marcellus shale gas wells could potentially meet part of US demand

If it could be extracted with complete efficiency, lithium from the wastewater of Marcellus shale gas wells could supply up to 40% of the United States demand.

Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 5:16 am

Winsome boosts Adina lithium resource in Quebec by 33%

The indicated category contains 61.4 million tonnes grading 1.14% Li2O.

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 10:57 am

Vale moves closer to deal for Onca Puma nickel mine to resume operations

Onca Puma, which has an estimated annual nominal capacity of 27,000 tonnes, had its operating licence suspended earlier this year.

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 10:21 am

Firebird receives first key permit for Chinese manganese sulphate plant

Construction of the plant is projected to take approximately 12-15 months, with start of operations targeted for late 2025.

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 8:35 am

Post-Covid, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals

Chinese investment in Africa increased 114% last year.

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 7:17 am

EU, Australia sign critical minerals pact to diversify supply chains

Ministers in Canberra and Brussels signed an MOU on Tuesday, which will be followed by the joint development of “concrete actions” over the next six months.

Bloomberg News | May 28, 2024 | 6:11 am

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