June 26, 2023

Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP

Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state.

June 26, 2023

Nerves on edge as exchanges, funds await ruling in LME nickel case

Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the London Metal Exchange.

June 25, 2023

Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert

University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.

June 23, 2023

Mining deal-making declines, but Beaty and others see opportunities  

As the value of mining industry mergers and acquisitions falls from last year’s high, some investors see divergent trends moderating conditions.  

June 23, 2023

Stillwater Critical Minerals welcomes Glencore as major investor, stock jumps

Glencore would hold a 9.99% equity interest in Stillwater upon completion of a private placement.

June 23, 2023

TIMELINE – LME’s nickel crisis: major developments since trading halt

Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the LME.

June 22, 2023

UK regulator was missing in action at start of nickel crisis, filings show

As nickel prices surged and for hours after a large Chinese bank missed a margin call, the Financial Conduct Authority was largely passive in its interactions with the LME.

June 22, 2023

$1 billion SPAC deal shows how mining supply chains are breaking up

INTERVIEW: Artem Volynets of ACG Electric Metals wants to roll up critical metals industry one mine at a time.

June 22, 2023

LME failed to probe Tsingshan before nickel chaos, London court hears

Hedge fund Elliott Associates and market maker Jane Street Global Trading are demanding $472 million in damages.

June 21, 2023

Talon Metals seeks regulatory permit for Minnesota nickel mine

Talon said the submittal covers several key aspects of the Tamarack nickel project, including no crushing or processing of ore at the mine site and water treatment.