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. 

May 26, 2025

Australia’s minerals stockpile to tackle ‘distorted’ rare earths market

The strategic reserve would help mid-tier and small Australian miners by providing loans and reducing financial uncertainty.

May 22, 2025

Nornickel says board recommends no dividends for 2024

The company said the decision was "made in order to maintain financial stability".

May 21, 2025

Critical minerals still dominated by few despite diversification efforts: IEA

The average market share of the top three refined material suppliers rose from 82% to 86% between 2020 and 2024, says IEA.

May 21, 2025

Energy storage boom drives battery shift, leaving nickel, cobalt behind

LFP batteries are fuelling a boom in energy storage projects.

May 21, 2025

Indonesian state miner Antam seeks $500 million syndicated loan

It would be the country’s first syndicated dollar borrowing from a state-owned enterprise this year.

May 19, 2025

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill ticks up as cobalt, nickel prices strengthen

The $1.73 billion worth of nickel contained in EVs sold this year for the first time exceeds battery lithium amounts, despite faster global adoption of nickel-free power packs.

May 19, 2025

Shanghai exchange looks to open domestic nickel contract to foreigners this year

ShFE has been exploring a more internationally-accessible contract since 2023.

May 16, 2025

LME looks to curb big bets as energy trader billions rock metals

The LME has been discussing the appropriate level for position limits in informal conversations with market participants.

May 13, 2025

Hedge funds drop lawsuits against LME over nickel crisis

The move means the exchange, which sparked fury by canceling $12 billion in trades after nickel prices surged due to a short squeeze, has faced down some $600 million in…