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Western Australia offers royalty relief to struggling nickel producers

The government has announced a nickel financial assistance program that would give a 50% royalty rebate for 18 months.

Reuters | February 17, 2024 | 9:13 pm

Hastings Technology inks offtake deal with Chinese rare earths producer

Hastings, which is backed by Andrew Forrest, will supply a minimum of 10,000 tons per annum of concentrate for an initial seven years.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:10 am

Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support

The move opens the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:52 am

Strong metals and mining M&A activity set to remain over 2024 — report

The industry saw a significant rise in M&A activity across metals and mining companies in 2023 driven by the global energy transition, a theme Fitch Solutions expects to continue.

Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 4:49 pm

BHP considers closing Western Australia nickel operations amid price decline

Nickel prices fell 40% in the last year as Indonesian supply jumped.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2024 | 8:30 am

South32 to invest $2.1 billion in Hermosa project in Arizona

The project was the first to be added to the US FAST-41 permitting process, and the company said it has the potential to be one of the world’s largest zinc producers.

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 3:16 pm