November 13, 2025

Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain

Makers of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) precursors have sought higher offers for long-term contracts in recent week.

November 11, 2025

China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie

Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.

November 10, 2025

Aqua Metals partners with Westwin to strengthen US nickel supply chain

The potential deal is valued at around $12 million annually based on current nickel prices.

November 10, 2025

Sibanye pays Appian $215M to settle dispute

BMO Capital Markets views the settlement as a slight "positive" for Sibanye.

November 10, 2025

Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says

The capacity of India's steel producers is likely to double to around 300 million tons in the next five to seven years, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said.

November 7, 2025

Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks US seabed licences

Deep Sea Rare Minerals is the second firm after TMC to apply for deep-sea mining licences since Trump’s executive order to boost the sector.

November 6, 2025

Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia’s Alliance Nickel

Alliance said the missed milestones were primarily due to challenging nickel market conditions and project financing constraints.

November 6, 2025

Tesla co-founder’s critical minerals plant starts production

Redwood Materials, led by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina.

November 6, 2025

Indonesia limits new nickel permits to add value to production

Industrial permits, known as IUIs, will not be given to new projects that propose making some intermediate products.

November 6, 2025

Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain

Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.