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.

July 25, 2024

Metals One to begin drilling at Råna Ni-Cu-Co project in Norway 

Drilling is focused on two targets comprising shallow, highly conductive electromagnetic anomalies.

July 25, 2024

Eramet lifts profit outlook on manganese rally, says nickel market tough

Eramet's manganese mine in Gabon is one of its biggest activities.

July 24, 2024

Deep-sea miner TMC plans to be ready to apply for licence

The Metals Company said current draft rules provide them with legal cover to submit an application at any time.

July 24, 2024

First Quantum begins commercial production at Zambia nickel mine

Once at full tilt, the Enterprise mine will be a top-ten global nickel producer, churning out about 30,000 tonnes of the metal a year.

July 23, 2024

Column: In search of the elusive green nickel premium

Just about every Western producer will tell you metal produced to higher environmental and social standards should command a premium.