AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” levelThe sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am
Nickel may see deficit on Indonesia hurdles, Macquarie warnsWhile the bank’s base case is for a surplus of…Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 9:23 am
Indonesia says its nickel supply will keep global prices lowNickel prices plunged by around 45% last year, and dipped…Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 7:10 am
Korea Zinc sees US opportunities as it targets big copper growth The company is looking to increase its copper production to 150,000 tons a year by 2028 from around 30,000 tons in 2023. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 9:08 am
Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026. Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:55 am
Lithium miner debuts as Ghana’s first listing in two years Australian-based Atlantic Lithium has taken a step toward raising capital from equity investors in the country. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 7:46 am
Indonesia adds nickel parks worth nearly $40 billion to strategic plan The parks will produce mixed hydroxide precipitate and nickel and cobalt sulphate, used in the making of EV batteries. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 7:41 am
Canada Nickel records nickel recoveries of 59% at Mann Northwest The Mann Northwest property is located east of Canada Nickel’s wholly owned Crawford nickel project, now under construction. Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 11:28 am
France backs nickel refinery project to bolster battery supply chain The project, called Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME), aims to cover 20-30% of France's nickel and cobalt needs for electric vehicles by 2030. Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 8:51 am
E3 Lithium, Imperial Oil expand Alberta pilot project The partners are advancing a pilot plant in Canada’s oil patch, where they are testing a direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2024 | 7:14 am
Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 6:59 am
US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 11:22 am