June 5, 2025

Indonesia nickel firm Ceria Nugraha plans capacity expansion

Ceria's new furnace has the capacity to produce 63,200 metric tons of ferronickel annually.

June 5, 2025

Trafigura flags trading headwinds as payouts outstrip profit

Trafigura reported net profit of $1.52 billion in the six months through March, up 2.8% from a year earlier.

June 5, 2025

Indonesia halts mine near dive hotspot on tourism concern

The mine in the Raja Ampat archipelago will be halted while the government investigates its impact on the area.

June 5, 2025

Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law

The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations.

June 4, 2025

EU adds 13 new critical mineral projects abroad

Brussels expands raw materials push amid China's export curbs.

June 4, 2025

Indonesian nickel miners working to launch local metal exchange in 2026

Since 2020, the government has banned exports of nickel ore to attract investment in smelting.

June 2, 2025

Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5

The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the Ring of Fire.

May 30, 2025

Vale misses deadline for power to expand Brazil nickel complex

Brazilian power grid operator denied Vale's request to increase power consumption at its Onca Puma complex.

May 28, 2025

Indonesia sovereign wealth funds, Eramet to create nickel investment platform

Eramet is expected to provide technical expertise on mining.

May 27, 2025

CHART: Asian EV battery makers buy 94% of global battery metals

EV battery manufacturers based in China, Korea and Japan have almost complete control of the global market, and it’s not changing any time soon.