August 24, 2021

Indonesia says Fortescue, Tsingshan to invest billions in Borneo

Top nickel producer Indonesia has ambitious plans to start processing its rich supplies of nickel laterite ore used in lithium batteries and eventually become a global hub.

August 23, 2021

Western Areas posts full-year loss amid acquisition interest

IGO said it was in preliminary talks to acquire Western Areas as part of efforts to raise its footprint in battery materials.

August 23, 2021

Silver Elephant files resource numbers for Minago nickel project in Manitoba

The property contains measured and indicated open pit resources of 23.9 million tonnes averaging 0.71% nickel.

August 20, 2021

Nickel is becoming a battleground for bets on battery future

Andrew Forrest has long signaled he’s interested in battery metals and has expressed ambitions to get into the business for years.

August 20, 2021

Noront still wants BHP takeover, shunning Forrest

Noront said Friday in a statement that its board continues to recommend that shareholders accept BHP’s cash offer.

August 20, 2021

Billionaire Forrest picks up 5% in takeover target Western Areas

Forrest's move follows a takeover attempt by his Wyloo Metals for Canadian nickel-copper miner Noront Resources Ltd where he's up against BHP.

August 20, 2021

Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’

Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed.

August 19, 2021

BHP’s Noront bid hits impasse as Wyloo won’t budge

Wyloo said it is considering making a "superior" offer to acquire the remaining stake in the Canadian nickel miner.

August 16, 2021

EV makers eye bigger battery metals role by inking mining deals

Electric-vehicle makers are pushing for an intermediary role in mining to secure supplies of key battery metals, according to Wheaton executive.

August 16, 2021

Sumitomo Metal develops rechargeable battery recycling technology

Japan's biggest nickel smelter has successfully recovered a high-purity nickel-cobalt mix by separating impurities.