December 3, 2020

Mining for the green economy is still dirty work

The world’s top producer of refined nickel and palladium is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating Arctic fuel leak that resulted in a record $2 billion levy.

December 1, 2020

Mining supercycle talk back as copper, iron ore prices surge to 7-year highs

Goldman Sachs predicts "structural bull market" for commodities similar to 2000s as rising demand, green energy investment combine with chronic undersupply.

December 1, 2020

Nornickel to sell less palladium, nickel than it produces in 2020 – head of sales

Demand has risen since a slump caused by the first wave of the pandemic, but is unlikely to reach its pre-crisis level until 2022.

November 29, 2020

Scientists find ideal conditions to produce high nickel-based batteries

The automotive industry has become interested in the use of high-Ni batteries for electric vehicles but their cathodes are prone to reactivity and instability when exposed to humidity.

November 27, 2020

Global Exploration Snapshot: Companies with exciting projects on the go

Eight companies with assets poised for growth.

November 23, 2020

Trafigura inks cobalt deal with DRC artisanal miners

Agreement with the Congolese government will help improve conditions at informal mine sites in return for cobalt supplies.

November 23, 2020

Giga Metals files PEA for Turnagain nickel project

Turnagain is considered one of the largest undeveloped sulphide nickel deposits in the world.

November 20, 2020

Biden easing up on Cuba would boost Canadian miner, CEO says

Sherritt was pushed to the brink during Trump’s tenure; its market value sunk to a record $22.8 million in March.

November 18, 2020

EV Metal Index rockets to record high on cobalt, nickel price, use

Booming global electric car sales and growth in battery capacity lift MINING.COM EV Metal Index to monthly record and wipe out 2020 pandemic losses.

November 18, 2020

Luxembourg to set up Europe space mining centre

Luxembourg aims to become Europe's space mining hub.