Chile’s new constitution may let indigenous groups veto projects Finalized article requires the state to get consent from indigenous groups before approving any project that may affect their rights. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2022 | 8:44 am
Scientists explore development of indestructible batteries Researchers are using a first-of-its-kind analytical approach to building better batteries that could help make them indestructible. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2022 | 6:06 am
Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tops $1.5bn in single month MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index hit a new all-time monthly high as electric vehicle sales lift off and lithium, nickel and cobalt prices continue to rise. MINING.com Editor | February 22, 2022 | 3:48 pm
USGS publishes 2022 critical minerals list The new USGS critical minerals list adds 15 commodities while removing four. MINING.com Editor | February 22, 2022 | 1:23 pm
Vale resumes operations at Totten mine in Ontario The copper, nickel and precious metals venture in Sudbury, Ontario, had its operations halted in September. Reuters | February 22, 2022 | 10:09 am
Biden set to tout US progress on critical minerals production Biden himself has said little about why his administration has blocked some mines while touting the need to boost domestic production of critical minerals. Reuters | February 22, 2022 | 10:08 am
Nickel price hits decade high as Ukraine tensions fuel supply concerns Nickel rose to $25,000 a tonne for the first time since 2011. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2022 | 8:58 am
Volkswagen plans IPO of Porsche to ignite EV shift momentum While the timing of a sale remains in flux, the IPO could happen in the second half of this year. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2022 | 7:52 am
Electric vehicle battery demand surge supercharges nickel Nickel rose to its highest level in more than a decade on Monday morning. Reuters | February 21, 2022 | 9:19 am