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Indonesia to set up $2bn EV fund with China’s CATL, CMB International

Indonesia is keen to develop its own EV and battery industries at home, after banning exports of nickel ore to ensure supply for investors since 2020.

Reuters | November 14, 2022 | 9:21 am

Nickel briefly surges by limit as report of blast spooks market

The metal price jumped by its 15% daily limit after…

Bloomberg News | November 14, 2022 | 8:07 am

Two-wheelers come first in Indonesia’s electric vehicle strategy

The Indonesia Battery Corporation plans to produce 50,000 battery packs for…

Bloomberg News | November 13, 2022 | 10:11 am

Indonesia’s Adaro signs MoU with Hyundai for aluminum supply

Hyundai would secure the right to purchase aluminium produced by…

Reuters | November 13, 2022 | 9:51 am

Ford, GM in talks with Posco Chemical on battery metal hubs

GM is investing $35 billion to make its lineup fully…

Bloomberg News | November 11, 2022 | 9:44 am

Demand for EV raw materials to spike – report

United Nations says global market for cathode to reach $58 billion by 2024.

MINING.com Editor | June 24, 2020 | 12:14 pm

Barrick to begin layoffs in PNG as lease dispute deepens

About 2,650 PNG nationals would be retrenched by the end of July, the company said.

Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 9:29 am

Ten countries control 50% of global gold reserves

Although the United States continues to hold the largest gold reserves, China and Russia have emerged as the top buyers.

Justinas Baltrusaitis - BuyShares | June 24, 2020 | 9:13 am

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2020 | 3:55 am