Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:17 pm
Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 4:09 pm
US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:03 pm
BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run” BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm
Nickel woes worsen for Glencore-backed miner as budget jumps 87% Horizonte Minerals is warning that it needs a whole new financing package to restart its nickel project in northern Brazil. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 1:01 pm
Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions this month The world's largest miner has also visited lithium mines in Australia and is in preliminary talks about operating them. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:27 am
Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority. Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am
Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am
French recycling plant on fire housing 900 tonnes of lithium batteries The fire broke out on Saturday in a warehouse owned by French recycling group SNAM in Viviez, north of Toulouse. Reuters | February 18, 2024 | 9:54 am
