April 29, 2020

Vale mulling offers for New Caledonia nickel assets

The nickel operations, the world's largest, have been on the block since December.

April 28, 2020

Silver miners hit hardest by lockdowns — report

Nearly two-thirds of global silver production is still on hold.

April 28, 2020

Boliden Q1 core profit slumps as mines business weighs

First quarter operating profit declined 25% from a year earlier.

April 27, 2020

Canada’s miners struggle with covid-19 challenges

The sector often operates in rural or remote areas and workers live in close quarters, adding to the risks.

April 27, 2020

Lockdowns and low prices generate nickel supply shock

Nickel recovered from a four-year low of $10,865 a tonne in March to a current $12,820.

April 24, 2020

New China EV incentives fresh boost for cobalt, lithium price

Changing habits in China following covid-19 could add further stimulus but new EV subsidy rules could prove headache for Tesla in China.

April 24, 2020

Falcon Gold to consolidate lands on Central Canada Belt

The Vancouver-based company signed a deal to acquire two large patented claim blocks in Ontario.

April 23, 2020

Cobalt price, nickel usage limit damage to EV Metal Index

Value of cobalt, nickel, graphite and lithium in newly-sold electric cars hold up despite impact of covid-19 as EV industry focus shifts to Europe.

April 23, 2020

Vale resumes Creighton operations after earthquake

All employees were safely brought to surface and operations at the deepest nickel mine in Canada have resumed.

April 22, 2020

Pandemic puts China metals supply chain in jeopardy

China boosted copper imports in March, but still faces challenges as key suppliers are cutting output.