Benchmark to launch green nickel prices on Thursday Prices for two types of nickel will be based on transactions by producers that meet Benchmark's sustainability measures. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 10:20 am
Rivers near Congo copper and cobalt mines are toxic – report Local residents reported a lack of clean drinking water. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 9:24 am
Magna Mining signs offtake deal with Vale for Crean Hill project Under the agreement, initial production from Crean Hill would be shipped to Vale's Clarabelle mill in Sudbury for processing. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 6:59 am
Scientists get better understanding of how rare earth metal in lightbulbs forms Cerium is a rare earth metal that is used in some types of lightbulbs and flat-screen TVs. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 6:48 am
Global Commodities Holdings to work with ICE to create nickel contract GCHL started looking at the potential of a Class 1 or higher grade nickel trading platform after the crisis at the London metal Exchange two years ago. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 5:53 am
Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2024 | 3:33 am
Tsingshan unit plans Indonesian battery plant as trade frictions mount The plant will be housed alongside Tsingshan’s existing operations in Weda Bay and could begin operating as soon as next year. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 7:37 pm
Li-Cycle to cut 17% of staff amid battery recycling growing pains The company has struggled with construction cost overruns at its Rochester, New York, battery processing facility. Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 2:39 pm
Fortune Minerals gets federal funding for Northwest Territories project, Alberta refinery $526,200 funding for the production of cobalt sulphate and bismuth ingot products. Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 11:35 am
