March 12, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week BHP moves exploration team to Toronto to grow copper, nickel pipeline; Tesla gets involved in New Caledonia mine to secure nickel supply; Newmont to buy GT Gold for $311 million;…
March 12, 2021 Europe lagging in battery metals production – report According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.
March 11, 2021 Cobalt, nickel free electric car batteries are a runaway success Few months in, LFP Model 3 already commands 5% of global EV market, counts for 21% of Tesla battery capacity hitting roads–even before key patent expiry next year.
March 11, 2021 Russian metal, fertiliser, other firms should invest more at home – Putin Putin asked Russia's tax service to provide a detailed report to him each quarter about the profits of Russia's largest companies and whether they are being invested in projects inside…
March 11, 2021 Ontario to develop first critical minerals strategy Recent proposed investments of almost C$6 billion in Ontario's auto sector could make the province a global hub for EV manufacturing.
March 11, 2021 BHP moves exploration team to Toronto to grow copper, nickel pipeline The move to Canada’s most populous city is expected to help BHP grow its pipeline of “future-facing” metals projects.
March 10, 2021 PDAC: Canada poised to become global leader in EV manufacturing – minister of industry As countries worldwide begin to electrify their transportation systems, Canada offers unique advantages, says Francois-Philippe Champagne.
March 10, 2021 Canada announces C$7.1m for new wind turbines at Raglan mine As part of its climate efforts, the federal government is providing funds to Tugliq Energy to install two more wind turbines at Glencore‘s remote Raglan nickel mine.
March 10, 2021 China metals body chief warns of speculation risk amid volatile prices China's copper and aluminum smelting capacity will remain relatively stable over the next five years.
March 10, 2021 Nornickel’s $2 bln fine will be used to improve Arctic environment – Putin The leak of 21,000 tonnes of diesel into rivers and subsoil from a rusty-looking storage tank at mining firm Nornickel's power plant in Siberia angered President Vladimir Putin.
Historic gold, silver price rally continues Gold, silver and platinum jumped to all-time highs on Friday, extending a historic end-of-year rally. December 26, 2025 | 01:15 pm
