February 20, 2020

Vale posts $1.7 billion loss for 2019

Company reported a $1.56 billion net loss in the fourth quarter.

February 20, 2020

Eramet sees 3Mt in nickel ore output this year at Indonesia mine

Eramet and Tsingshan are targeting annual NPI production of 30,000 tonnes per year from their joint venture.

February 20, 2020

Bitterroot, Below join forces at nickel-copper-PGM project in Michigan

As part of the deal, Below is required to fund $285,000 of exploration expenditures prior to the first anniversary of the agreement.

February 19, 2020

Colombia looks to recover $181.5m in alleged unpaid royalties from South32

According to initial findings the Australian miner applied incorrect discounts and deductions.

February 17, 2020

BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel

Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value.

February 14, 2020

Palladium One moving forward with Finnish project permitting

The company is focusing efforts on its palladium-dominant Läntinen Koillismaa project.

February 13, 2020

Greek lawmakers clear rescue plan for nickel producer Larco

Larco, which is 55% owned by the state, is floundering under half a billion euros in debt.

February 12, 2020

Giga Metals improves Turnagain recoveries

A 2011 PEA for Turnagain outlined a staged 43,400 t/d to 84,600 t/d open-pit operation.

February 11, 2020

Virus another wild card in nickel’s year of uncertainty

Nickel is the weakest performer in the LME base metals pack so far this year.

February 11, 2020

The periodic table and the road to resource nationalism

Many countries are starting to look inward to meet their own needs as well as broaden their economic portfolio.