October 7, 2020

Anglo American wants to explore base metals in South Africa

Company says this was part of its global discovery strategy in greenfield and brownfield projects.

October 6, 2020

Nickel-cobalt laterites in the news

An overview of the latest news from the world of nickel-cobalt laterites covering existing HPAL operations, HPAL projects, heap leaching, and process innovations.

October 6, 2020

Tesla in talks with BHP over nickel supply pact

Talks are held up on pricing, and no final agreement has been reached so far.

October 5, 2020

Indonesia says in talks with Tesla on potential investment

Country's government is in early discussions with car maker to develop a full supply chain for nickel, an official said.

October 5, 2020

US grabs stake in battery metals miner to fight Chinese control

Washington has sunk $25 million into battery metals company TechMet, which is developing a nickel and cobalt mine in Brazil.

October 2, 2020

Vale in talks with Tesla, EV sector for Canada nickel

Musk offered a "giant contract" if supplies could be produced in an environmentally sensitive way.

October 2, 2020

Colombia’s mining future tied to metals not coal, minister says

Mining concessions cover just 3% of Colombia's territory.

October 2, 2020

Indonesia says battery-grade nickel project drops deep-sea waste plan

PT Hua Pioneer Indonesia, the company that requested the deep-sea tailing approval on behalf of the project had cancelled its request.

September 29, 2020

China EV ambitions threat to entire US auto industry – report

A bipartisan, federal response is required for the US to compete with China’s ownership of the next generation of transportation, according to a new report from SAFE.

September 29, 2020

Jervois to buy cobalt, nickel refinery in Brazil

The São Miguel Paulista refinery had a production capacity of 25,000 mtpa of nickel and 2,000 mtpa of cobalt before it was placed on care and maintenance in 2016.