January 10, 2025

Indonesia sets 2025 nickel ore mining quota at around 200 million tonnes

The country's nickel ore output last year was 215 million tonnes.

January 9, 2025

Indonesia nickel move may cut global supply by 35%, Macquarie says

Indonesian mine output remains the key swing factor for prices, according to Macquarie.

January 9, 2025

Canada disputes Trump’s claims of resource independence

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Trump’s assertion that America doesn't need anything from Canada was “simply false.”

January 8, 2025

Brazil offers $815 million to back strategic minerals projects

The support can be used to develop supply chains of minerals including lithium, rare earth elements, nickel, graphite and silicon.

January 8, 2025

Two bids made for Glencore stake in New Caledonia’s Koniambo Nickel

KNS halted its operations in March after Glencore decided to sell its 49% interest.

January 7, 2025

Nickel Asia aims to sell processing plant stake to Sumitomo

The Philippine miner, partly owned by Sumitomo, aims to sell its entire 15.625% stake in Coral Bay Nickel.

January 7, 2025

LME activity up 18% in 2024, nickel volumes at pre-crisis level

LME tin volumes jumped by 26% last year.

January 6, 2025

Trudeau to resign ahead of vote this year likely to elect conservative Poilievre

Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, has criticized current permitting delays in the Canadian minerals sector, which can range from five to 25 years.

January 3, 2025

Indonesia reviews nickel ore mining quota to steady prices

Indonesia last year approved annual nickel ore mining quotas of 240 million metric tons each year until 2026.

January 2, 2025

LME nickel hits four-year low as 2025 opens with eyes on China

Prices for nickel, used in stainless steel and batteries, dropped towards $15,000 a ton on the London Metal Exchange.