April 29, 2024

First Quantum to shut down Ravensthorpe nickel mine

The Canadian miner cited higher operation costs and lower nickel price forecast amid reasons for the closure of the Western Australia mine.

April 29, 2024

Harum Energy eyes nickel assets as it shifts focus from coal

The firm has bought stakes in three nickel processing plants, and is weighing an initial public offering of the unit.

April 29, 2024

Indonesia issues new mining permit for Vale Indonesia

The stake divestment by Vale Indonesia's foreign partners was a condition required for the new permit.

April 29, 2024

Ardea Resources teams up with Sumitomo, Mitsubishi for nickel project

A consortium of Sumitomo and Mitsubishi will fund A$98.5 million for the costs of a DFS on the Kalgoorlie project.

April 27, 2024

BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected

BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected.

April 26, 2024

Archer Exploration changes name to NorthX Nickel

It will complete a non-brokered private placement for C$2.27 million and a consolidation of its common shares, effective May 1.

April 25, 2024

Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency.

April 25, 2024

Column: INSG’s latest forecasts cold comfort for nickel producers

Nickel has rallied hard this month, clawing back some of the territory lost during its price slide in 2023.

April 25, 2024

More Chinese nickel seen flowing overseas after LME’s Russia ban

Overseas sales jumped more than 200% in March from the previous month.

April 25, 2024

Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes

Mining at the SLN unit has now been suspended since mid-April.