February 23, 2023

Lundin Mining hits 2022 guidance, revenue over $2.2 billion

The company also shared over C$330 million with its shareholders in dividends and share buybacks.

February 23, 2023

LME nickel to trade in Asian hours for first time since crisis

The LME has been seeking to restart trading during Asian hours for several months.

February 21, 2023

BHP says reform to LME nickel contract ‘long overdue’

Concern about the reliability of LME prices has led some producers and consumers to try and find alternatives.

February 21, 2023

Nickel market oversupplied by 112,200 tonnes in 2022, INSG says

The global nickel market recorded a deficit of 166,600 tonnes in 2021.

February 21, 2023

G20 watchdog says commodity market concentration poses threat to wider economy

The FSB said vulnerabilities in commodities are similar to those in non-bank financial intermediaries.

February 20, 2023

Trafigura names new battery metals heads in wake of nickel fraud

The commodities giant was the victim of a “systematic fraud” that could cost it more than half a billion dollars. 

February 20, 2023

Finland tightens mining law as demand for minerals surges

Finland is emerging as a key mining and processing hub for battery metals with more than €6 billion in investments already planned.

February 17, 2023

General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals

The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals.

February 17, 2023

Vale expects fresh news about base metals stake sale in H1

Company received offers for a minority stake in the business comprising nickel and copper production.

February 17, 2023

GRAPHIC: Steep levies on Russian aluminum could threaten US nickel supply

Russia accounted for 11% of US nickel imports in 2022.