July 28, 2020

Indonesia moving up the mining value chain – report

The mining industry will increasingly lose dominance as a driver of Indonesia’s mineral exports, Fitch says.

July 28, 2020

New Century, Vale delay nickel mine deal

New Century now has until September to present a binding offer for the New Caledonia nickel-cobalt complex.

July 27, 2020

Canada Nickel aims for zero-carbon emissions at Crawford

The company has announced that it is setting up NetZero Metals, a wholly-owned subsidiary that will use existing technologies to produce zero-carbon nickel, cobalt, and iron products.

July 24, 2020

Musk’s desire for more nickel could be a non-starter

Elon Musk may want more nickel mines, but it's the stainless sector that will decide if he gets them.

July 24, 2020

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.

July 24, 2020

Ivanhoe expedites construction at Platreef mine

Robert Friedland said Platreef is "among this planet’s largest precious metals deposits.”

July 23, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

July 23, 2020

Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners

Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.”

July 22, 2020

Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."

July 22, 2020

Karora Resources to sell 28% of Quebec nickel project

The company is selling its interest in Dumont to two private funds advised by Waterton Global Resource Management, for a total of up to $48 million.