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.

April 8, 2024

EU commissioner says FTA with Australia would help minerals push

Talks between the two sides on a trade pact collapsed last year with Canberra unhappy over access to EU markets for its farm goods.

April 7, 2024

Andrew Forrest urges China to demand greener nickel

The chairman of Fortescue Metals said electric vehicle manufacturers should be wary of Indonesian nickel.

April 5, 2024

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

April 5, 2024

EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law

The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year.

April 4, 2024

Nornickel completes stock split

The Russian miner has converted each share into 100.

April 4, 2024

Brazilian court suspends Vale’s Onca Puma mine operating licence again

Brazil's Para state won an appeal overturning a previous court ruling that had given back operating licences.

April 3, 2024

Mining for EV metals threatens gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa

Nearly 180,000 great apes in Africa are under threat as mining activities drive deforestation, according to a study published on Wednesday in Science Advances.