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.

November 9, 2021

CHART: Lagging nickel price defies aenemic supply pipeline

Nickel is the worst performing base metal in 2021, but the metal’s project pipeline covers less than 10% of requirements through 2030, says new report.