July 31, 2023

Indonesia’s EV mission will be trickier than just mining nickel

President Joko Widodo flew to China last week with his EV dreams high on the agenda.

July 30, 2023

The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply

Saudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global mining assets that will over time help provide access to supplies of strategic minerals.

July 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to acquire 10% of Brazil base metals firm

Ma'aden, has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Vale Base Metals, as part of a strategy to invest in global mining assets.

July 28, 2023

Saudi metals deal to test Canada’s new foreign investor rules

Canada’s vow to curb foreign investment in its critical minerals sector will face its first major test with Saudi Arabia’s deal to buy into some of the country’s largest nickel…

July 27, 2023

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade.

July 27, 2023

Analysts mark down copper price forecasts as output ramps up

Analysts have pared price forecasts for the metal as supply expands while demand in China remains muted.

July 27, 2023

Australia to add to priority critical minerals by year-end

Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.

July 26, 2023

First Quantum starts output at Africa’s biggest nickel mine

The Enterprise mine is expected to ramp up annual production to 32,000 tons of nickel over the next two years.

July 25, 2023

How clean is the nickel and lithium in a battery?

The production of lithium and nickel can produce vastly different emissions profiles.

July 25, 2023

Indonesia plans incentives for EV makers, sets up meeting with BYD, Tesla

Indonesia has been trying to attract EV makers to invest in the country, enticing them with its rich nickel reserves.