January 17, 2023

BASF, Eramet to finalize $2.6bn partnership on Indonesia nickel smelter

The partnership would build a hydro-metallurgical complex with an output capacity of 67,000 tonnes of nickel and 7,500 tonnes of cobalt per year.

January 17, 2023

Nickel Industries set to raise $471m to buy nickel assets

The company will also look to collaborate with Tsingshan Group.

January 17, 2023

FPX Nickel commences PFS on Baptiste project in British Columbia

The PFS will mark the culmination of the extensive de-risking and optimization program that has been undertaken since the issuance of the 2020 PEA.

January 17, 2023

Mega miners are hunting for deals after decade on the sidelines

The industry is flush with cash after last year’s record profits, while boards and managers believe they have the support of key investors after promising to avoid the reckless overspending…

January 17, 2023

Britishvolt calls in administrators in blow to UK’s EV battery hopes

Backed by Glencore, company was viewed as a key part of the UK’s drive toward an EV manufacturing boom.

January 15, 2023

Startup eyes Australia to build China-free battery production

Recharge Industries is planning a A$300 million factory to build lithium-ion batteries free of materials from China.

January 13, 2023

CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors

Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore.

January 13, 2023

Column: Base metals start the new year with depleted inventory

The LME global warehouse network held 654,345 tonnes of metal at the end of December, less than half the tonnage registered at the close of 2021.

January 13, 2023

Indonesia details plans to limit development of nickel smelters

Country will limit construction of nickel smelters to ensure new plants produce high-value products and follow green principles.

January 13, 2023

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.