July 7, 2023

Deep-sea metal rush in doubt as regulatory body meets

Environmental groups expect next week's meeting of the International Seabed Authority to rule out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

July 7, 2023

Indonesia probes possible illegal nickel ore exports to China

Indonesia had stopped exports of the material since the beginning of 2020.

July 6, 2023

Pure-play nickel company Lifezone Metals rises on NYSE debut

The company's flagship project is the exploration-stage Kabanga in Tanzania.

July 6, 2023

Horizonte Minerals receives mining approval for Araguaia nickel project

The mine is on track for first production in early 2024.

July 5, 2023

McKinsey adds to warnings of clean energy metals shortages

The number of the approximately 500 cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel mines operating today will need to increase by as much as 76%, it says.

July 5, 2023

Ardea Resources inks agreement with Japanese firms for nickel-cobalt project feasibility

The consortium comprises Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co Ltd.

July 5, 2023

Wyloo looks for more nickel deals as it seals Mincor buy

Wyloo has breached the 90% holding in Mincor for compulsory acquisition and the takeover is expected to be sealed in the coming weeks.

July 4, 2023

Column: Australia’s exports of energy transition metals to top thermal coal

The impact on energy commodities from the war in Ukraine has faded and prices are expected to be more in line with historical norms.

July 4, 2023

Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023

The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.

July 3, 2023

Glencore offers to buy rest of PolyMet for $71m

The move will give Glencore a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.