August 7, 2024

Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical minerals

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa.

August 6, 2024

Eramet seeks more nickel mines in Indonesia

The company wants to mine the battery metal on the island of Sulawesi, according to local newspaper.

August 2, 2024

A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general of the ISA, a leadership change that could slow the rush to strip-mine deep sea ecosystems.

August 2, 2024

CHART: Did the EV battery metals industry peak in 2022?

This is not what a bullish stream graph looks like.

July 30, 2024

Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps

As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing value from its lithium business, including its Greenbushes lithium mine.

July 29, 2024

The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.

July 29, 2024

Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs

The miner reported on Monday a 1% drop in nickel output for the first half of the year.

July 26, 2024

Indonesia launches new phase of industrial park in bid to lure investors away from China

Batang industrial park already hosts nearly 20 companies in 10% of its total area of 4,300 hectares.

July 26, 2024

New Caledonia nickel firm KNS starts layoff procedure

KNS stopped its operations in March after Glencore decided to sell its interest following years of losses at the operation.

July 26, 2024

Indonesia trying to cut China stakes in new nickel projects

The strategy could help the industry qualify for US government subsidies.