Bakrie Group seeks nickel mine, partners up for $9 billion EV project The Indonesian conglomerate is looking to acquire a nickel mine in the resource-rich island of Sulawesi. Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 8:16 am
China’s copper costs driven up by Maike’s woes, output glitches The premium that buyers pay above futures prices for domestic copper have surged since the second half of last year. Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 8:02 am
Bolivia taps Chinese battery giant CATL to help develop lithium riches Bolivia's iconic salt flats are home to the world's largest lithium resources at 21 million tonnes. Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 7:51 am
Scientists working towards superconductors that allow current to flow without energy loss Researchers’ better understanding of copper-oxygen bonds may lead to the development of more efficient superconductors. Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 7:01 am
Mining people: International Iconic Gold, Pure Energy Minerals, Argentina Lithium and Energy Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 6:54 am
Iron Ore Company of Canada donates 34 hectares of land to Labrador City A parcel will be developed by the Town as a green space dedicated to senior citizens, the remaining to benefit the community. Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 6:34 am
Lithium futures gather momentum amid EV battery metals boom Open interest in the lithium contract hit a record high of 473 contracts on Wednesday, and extends out to February 2024, according to CME data. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2023 | 5:41 pm
Record open interest in CME Group’s copper options Copper Options average daily volume was at 12,513 contracts month-to-date, up 410% versus a year ago. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 5:33 pm
CHART: Uranium’s third bull market since 1968 has further to run New report by Sprott says West’s renewed focus on energy security, doubling of conversion and enrichment prices and green energy transition provides structural support for a sustained bull run. Frik Els | January 19, 2023 | 2:36 pm