April 15, 2024 Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources.
April 13, 2024 LME bans Russian-origin metal after UK, US impose new sanctions The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Saturday banned from its system Russian metal produced on or after April 13.
April 12, 2024 US, UK take action targeting Russian aluminum, copper and nickel A UK official said London expected any market disruption to stabilize quickly.
April 12, 2024 US plans chips, nickel deals in Philippines as defense ties grow The US is supporting a grant to Eramen Minerals to develop an ore-to-nickel and cobalt processing plant.
April 11, 2024 Denarius sees quick restart for former Lundin nickel-copper mine in Spain The Aguablanca mine will produce a total of 43.2 million lb. nickel and 34.6 million lb. copper plus gold, platinum, and palladium.
April 11, 2024 Flying Nickel updates Minago resource, including first PGM estimate The MRE showed a 42% increase in the in-pit portion of the M&I nickel resource.
April 11, 2024 Canada Nickel starts working on Crawford, eyes 2027 production The company has started front end engineering design at the northern Ontario project, expected to be in production by late 2027.
April 10, 2024 Eramet reaches agreement to continue SLN’s New Caledonia operations Its nickel subsidiary SLN is locked in a dispute with local authorities over financial guarantees.
April 9, 2024 Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed interest in buying nickel from its new Indonesian plant.
April 8, 2024 Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.
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