Nickel Top Stories

Indonesia aims to finish mining output quotas approval by end-March

The approval process for the quotas has been delayed this year, raising concerns from nickel smelters who are facing depleting ore stock.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 11:52 am

LME does not plan to launch green nickel contract

Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest said recently the LME should…

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:32 am

Sibanye falls to $2 billion loss, weighs capital raise if metal prices worsen

CEO Neal Froneman said Sibanye may consider a capital raise…

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:21 am

Indonesia and China killed the nickel market

Cheap Indonesian nickel, controlled by China and dumped on the…

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | March 4, 2024 | 2:03 pm

Eramet reaches deal to convert debt of New Caledonia nickel unit

Several hundred million euros of debt will be removed from…

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 10:07 am

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota

To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 4:05 pm

Macron calls state of emergency over protests in New Caledonia

The measure was taken after pro-independence protests left at least three dead and disrupted nickel production.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 1:53 pm

Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion

In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 10:23 am

Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry

The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am

Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough

Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.

Gregory D. Wischer | May 15, 2024 | 8:51 am

EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am

Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035

Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 5:21 am

BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant

Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment.

Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:01 pm

US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut

CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm

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