September 19, 2017 Brazil’s Vale to meet debt target before implementing new growth plans – exec The company is also interested in investing in the electricity sector itself or through a joint venture.
September 14, 2017 Canada’s Sherritt eyes nickel products for booming battery market The rise of electric cars is spurring Sherritt International Corp to consider branching into producing the types of nickel most sought after by battery manufacturers, the chief executive of the…
September 14, 2017 The $10 trillion mineral resources North Korea can’t tap North Korea may not have proved petroleum reserves, but it's estimated that the secluded belligerent nation sits on reserves of more than 200 minerals—including rare earth minerals—worth an estimated up…
September 10, 2017 The oil market is bigger than all metal markets combined Ever since the invention of the internal combustion engine, oil has been one of the most crucial commodities on Earth.
September 10, 2017 New WA nickel mine hoping to cash in on battery demand A new nickel mine that just opened in Western Australia is pinning its hopes on the use of nickel in electric vehicle batteries.
September 7, 2017 Cuba shuts down nickel industry as Hurricane Irma approaches Cuba has begun to shut down its nickel industry in preparation for Hurricane Irma, state-run television said on Thursday.
September 5, 2017 Philippines’ President says open-pit mining ban should stay Rodrigo Duterte said ban should remain in place given the environmental damage it causes, but noted he would give companies time to find alternative mining methods.
September 3, 2017 S. Korea’s SK Innovation starts production of batteries with more nickel South Korea’s SK Innovation said on Thursday it has started commercial production of lithium-ion batteries with an increased portion of nickel, while reducing the usage of expensive components such as…
August 31, 2017 Canada’s Trevali among world’s top zinc producers with Glencore mines buy Acquisition makes of the Canadian miner one of the few multi-asset, low-cost global zinc producers.
August 30, 2017 Brazil judge blocks decree allowing mining in Amazon Federal judge Rolando Spanholo said opening the area known as Renca to mining can only be done by an act of Congress under the constitution.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
