September 7, 2023

Indonesia proposes critical minerals trade deal with US

The request was made when Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with US Vice President Kamala Harris this week.

September 7, 2023

Vale Base Metals to invest $10 billion in Indonesia over next decade

Vale is exploring a copper mine, comparable to massive Grasberg site.

September 6, 2023

EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act.

September 6, 2023

Prefeasibility for FPX Nickel’s Baptiste project puts NPV over $2 billion

The company intends to develop a high-margin, long-life, large-scale and low-carbon mine. It will produce a 60% nickel concentrate for direct feed into the stainless steel industry.

August 31, 2023

Lifezone reports strong results at Kabanga nickel project ahead of feasibility

The drill results come almost two months after Lifezone began trading on the NYSE, following the business combination between Lifezone Holdings and special purpose acquisition company GoGreen Investments.

August 31, 2023

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

August 30, 2023

Hyundai to invest $400 million for stake in Korea Zinc

Hyundai plans to buy 50% of nickel it needs for EV batteries through the partnership by 2031 to comply with President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

August 30, 2023

India to start critical mineral blocks auction process this year

The blocks are for minerals including nickel, lithium, cobalt and platinum, along with rare earths.

August 30, 2023

Indonesian nickel smelters turn to Philippines for ore as local supply tightens

Jakarta recently delayed the issuing of mining quotas and suspended operations at a key site of state miner Aneka Tambang.

August 29, 2023

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.