Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitableNickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton.Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 7:01 am
MIND ID to acquire 14% stake in Vale IndonesiaThe divestment is a key condition for the extension of…Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 6:47 am
Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteriesUsing computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable…Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am
Bears bet big that nickel can close the product gap Fund players have lifted their bets on lower prices to levels last seen in 2019. Reuters | November 2, 2023 | 7:55 am
Adani flagship’s profit falls 50% as coal revenue plummets Billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship firm is facing headwinds after having battled a brutal short seller attack earlier this year. Bloomberg News | November 2, 2023 | 6:58 am
‘Bubbly’ magmas may lead exploration teams toward untapped copper deposits Magmas that experience the same process that makes fizzy drinks ‘bubbly’ may help predict whether the area where it spread is likely to be rich in copper. Staff Writer | November 1, 2023 | 5:05 am
Thai central bank favors gold to shield its $210 billion reserve The Thai central bank has increased its gold holdings over the past three years. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 11:01 am
Kazakhstan says close to taking over ArcelorMittal unit Both sides agreed to preliminary terms for the deal on Oct. 22, just days before a explosion and fire at the Kostenko mine killed 46 people. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:56 am
China’s fraying ties to Myanmar’s tin hub threaten key supply Since the discovery of large deposits in Wa State, Myanmar has become a crucial tin producer. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 7:07 am
Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in 6 years Indonesia's high-grade 1.7% nickel ore is mainly used for the country's nickel pig iron (NPI) production. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:16 am
Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:31 am
Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year. Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 2:21 pm