Indonesian miner to employ next-generation nickel extraction technology
The Sebuku Group may start using the DNi Process, which allows for the extraction of nickel from ore with lower nickel content.
Vale Indonesia expects lower nickel matte production next year
The Indonesian arm of the Brazilian mining giant is expecting nickel matte production of 65,000 tonnes in 2022, compared with an annual average of 70,000-75,000 tonnes.
Nickel prices seen falling in 2022 due to surplus
Average LME nickel prices are seen declining to $17,000/t in 2022 from an estimated $18,500/t this year, Antaike says.
CHART: Lagging nickel price defies aenemic supply pipeline
Nickel is the worst performing base metal in 2021, but the metal’s project pipeline covers less than 10% of requirements through 2030, says new report.
Sherritt plans to expand Cuban nickel mine
The plan calls for a multi-phased approach, and work will include a new slurry preparation plant and expansion of other circuits at the mill.
China’s nonferrous group suggests commercial reserves for cobalt, nickel
The world's top metals consumer still heavily relies on imported resources of the metals.
Orford, Wyloo Metals partner to explore West Raglan nickel project in Quebec
West Raglan covers just under 84,000 hectares and is 70 km west of Glencore’s Raglan mine, the biggest nickel producer in Quebec.
Vale’s Long Harbour nickel two-thirds less CO2 intensive than industry average
Vale has pledged up to $6 billion to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 33% by 2030.
Ramu nickel-cobalt suspension trims output by 3,300-3,800t
Ramu NiCo Management suspended operations on Friday and hopes to resume normal operation in early November.
JV Article: Giga Metals aims to develop Turnagain into the world’s first carbon-neutral nickel mine
Giga Metals (TSXV: GIGA; US-OTC: HNCKF) is exploring for metals critical to the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage technologies. […]
