October 5, 2023

Using kaolinite to discover gold, critical mineral deposits

The adsorbing properties of kaolinite might hold clues for companies on the hunt for valuable deposits.

October 3, 2023

Global nickel market surplus to widen in 2024 – INSG

Global demand for nickel is expected to increase to 3.47 million tons in 2024 from 3.20 million in 2023.

October 3, 2023

Vale taps BluestOne to repurpose nickel waste in Brazil

Vale will provide up to 50,000 tonnes per year of refinery slag from Onça Puma to BluestOne for the next 10 years. 

October 2, 2023

Horizonte Minerals stock plunges 60% on cost overruns and delays at Araguaia

The company said costs for its Araguaia nickel project in Brazil will escalate by at least 35%.

October 2, 2023

US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU

After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the US, along with both the EU and Britain, is now seeking similar agreements.

September 29, 2023

Vedanta to split business into six listed companies

The metals-to-oil Indian conglomerate seeks to boost growth amid a financial performance decline by parent company Vedanta Group.

September 28, 2023

$1bn metals SPAC deal backed by Glencore, automakers collapses

ACG had planned to buy a nickel mine and a copper mine from Appian Capital.

September 28, 2023

China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.

September 28, 2023

Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation

They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals in both countries and promote investment in the supply chain.

September 28, 2023

Atlas Materials raises $27m for new nickel technology for EV batteries

Technology processes nickel ore for EV batteries with no waste.