May 11, 2022 African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.
May 10, 2022 The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies are looking at minerals concentrated on the ocean floor that can be used in batteries for smart phones and electric vehicles.
May 10, 2022 Elon Musk says Tesla open to buying a mining company While the auto giant has EV metals contracts with suppliers across the globe, its goal to produce 20 million vehicles annually by 2030 will require vastly more supplies of metals.
May 9, 2022 GRAPH: Nickel, graphite make up half Tesla’s battery emissions Nickel’s contribution is greater than cathode and cell assembly combined, says Tesla’s new ESG report, but cobalt’s impact is minimal.
May 9, 2022 Nickel price back to where it started before March chaos Nickel futures finally tumbled back below the level where the London Metal Exchange market closed March 4.
May 9, 2022 Indonesian president plans to meet Elon Musk over nickel Representatives of Tesla were currently in Indonesia and due to visit the nickel production hub of Morawali on Sulawesi island.
May 9, 2022 First Quantum pulls $1.25bn trigger on Kansanshi expansion S3 Expansion will transition Kansanshi from a selective high-grade, medium-scale operation to a medium-grade, larger-scale operation.
May 9, 2022 Ivanhoe completes “starter mine” at multi-billion dollar Platreef project Platreef's initial production shaft is expected to churn out 700,000 tonnes of ore a year and is slated to begin operations in late 2024.
May 6, 2022 Vale scores multi-year nickel supply deal with Tesla The Brazilian miner will provide Tesla with low-carbon class 1 nickel – part of Vale's strategy of increasing its exposure to the EV industry.
May 6, 2022 Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
