July 15, 2024

US approaches Indonesia for multinational critical mineral partnership

Jakarta has asked Washington for a critical mineral trade deal similar to the US deal with Japan.

July 15, 2024

Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code

Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to finalize its decade-long effort to enact regulations by 2025.

July 14, 2024

Indonesian onslaught wipes out Australia’s nickel industry

BHP’s Nickel West suspension could mark the death knell for Australia’s nickel sector and has widespread ramifications.

July 12, 2024

Nornickel to restart furnace at key smelter in early August

Nornickel will re-launch one of the two furnaces at its flagship Nadezhda Smelter in early August.

July 11, 2024

BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut

Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project.

July 10, 2024

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. 

July 9, 2024

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

July 9, 2024

Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel

The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022 when prices shot to records above $100,000 a metric ton in a few hours of chaotic trade.

July 8, 2024

Talon Metals grants additional royalty on Tamarack nickel-copper project

Triple Flag has received an additional 1.67% NSR royalty for an $8 million investment.

July 8, 2024

Canada Nickel spins out eastern properties, consolidates Crawford land

This involves merging its ventures with Noble Mineral Exploration to form a privately owned entity named ExploreCo.