Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty.

A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals.

Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.

Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine.

Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday.

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

The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions.

The aim is to combine the EU’s high-level policy approach with the US focus on specific projects, Bloomberg sources said.