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.

August 13, 2021

Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem

Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.

August 12, 2021

China nickel price jumps as stockpiles drop near record lows

Shanghai nickel up nearly 5% as warehouses empty out and refined supply slumps in world's largest market.

August 12, 2021

Home: US infrastructure bill targets critical minerals supply

The United States' $1 trillion infrastructure package is undoubtedly good news for industrial metals.

August 11, 2021

120-year chart shows commodities have never been this undervalued

Commodities investor Goehring & Rozencwajg poses the question: Natural resources – uninvestable assets or unprecedented opportunity?