February 7, 2021

Nickel demand for EVs expected to shoot up over next 20 years

A report commissioned by the European Union forecasts nickel demand to grow globally by 2.6Mt Ni to 2040, up from only 92kt Ni in 2020.

February 6, 2021

Trudeau eyes ‘leaps forward’ in integration with US on EVs, critical minerals

General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis have all announced plans to manufacture electric vehicles in Canada.

February 5, 2021

KoBold Metals grows global exploration footprint

The Gates-Bezos backed firm now has active exploration projects in Zambia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Western Australia

February 5, 2021

Trudeau eyes ‘leaps forward’ in integration with US on EVs, critical minerals

Trudeau said it was important to have “a secure supply from a friend and an ally”, noting Canada has many of the rare earths minerals needed for car batteries and…

February 5, 2021

Eskay buys 19.5% stake in Garibaldi Resources, shares up

Shares of Eskay Mining hit a 52-week high on the latest acquisition.

February 5, 2021

Nickel price: Indonesia halts deep-sea mining disposal

The world’s biggest nickel producer has not officially banned deep sea tailings but by not issuing new permits could delay planned projects.

February 5, 2021

Nornickel fined $2 billion for massive Arctic fuel spill

Amount more than doubles what Russia is seeking to get in mineral extraction tax this year.

February 4, 2021

EV battery power hitting roads jumped 40% last year – report

Lithium prices are soaring as 2020 emerged as tipping point for EVs, and Tesla flags battery shortages.

February 3, 2021

Vale 4Q20 iron ore output lower than estimated

Vale ended 2020 with 322 Mt of production capacity and expects to achieve 350 Mt capacity by the end of 2021.

February 3, 2021

New Caledonia’s government collapses over independence, nickel unrest

The South Pacific archipelago has been gripped by riots over the sale process of Vale’s local nickel business.