November 16, 2021 Guatemala kicks off consultation at halted nickel project The Félix project was suspended in 2019, after a court upheld a request from Indigenous campaigners claiming lack of proper consultation.
November 16, 2021 The electric vehicle invasion is already here People are buying electric vehicles now, partly because the climate is simmering closer to a boil and partly because the auto industry is finally making appealing battery-powered machines in volume.
November 15, 2021 US adds nickel, zinc to critical minerals list Nickel and zinc may not spring to mind when most people think of critical minerals, but as far as the United States is concerned, they both are, writes Andy Home.
November 14, 2021 Researchers push for more accurate battery metals demand forecasts A report by CSIRO states that unsophisticated models based on current supply levels and basic recycling rates promote mischaracterizations of the real opportunities in both metal mining and recycling.
November 14, 2021 Northvolt produces fully recycled battery cell The cell was manufactured as part of the company’s recycling program Revolt.
November 14, 2021 Indonesian miner to employ next-generation nickel extraction technology The Sebuku Group may start using the DNi Process, which allows for the extraction of nickel from ore with lower nickel content.
November 10, 2021 Value of battery metals in new electric cars set new record MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index hit a new all-time monthly high as lithium, nickel and cobalt prices continue to rise.
November 10, 2021 BHP extends Noront bid deadline amid talks with Wyloo Move buys BHP and Wyloo more time for discussions over the takeover of Canada's Noront Resources progress.
November 10, 2021 Vale Indonesia expects lower nickel matte production next year The Indonesian arm of the Brazilian mining giant is expecting nickel matte production of 65,000 tonnes in 2022, compared with an annual average of 70,000-75,000 tonnes.
November 9, 2021 Nickel prices seen falling in 2022 due to surplus Average LME nickel prices are seen declining to $17,000/t in 2022 from an estimated $18,500/t this year, Antaike says.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
