February 29, 2024 India launches second part of critical minerals auction worth $362 billion A total of 18 critical mineral blocks, including tungsten, vanadium, cobalt and nickel, will be auctioned in eight states across the country.
February 28, 2024 BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations.
February 28, 2024 Australia considers tax credit for minerals processing, says industry group The government is considering a 10% production tax credit that would apply to companies developing processing facilities for critical minerals.
February 27, 2024 Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper project The Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9 million tonnes grading 2.12% nickel, 0.81% copper and 0.05% cobalt.
February 27, 2024 Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals.
February 27, 2024 BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.
February 26, 2024 Vale says court overturns suspensions of Sossego, Onca Puma mines Vale produced 66,800 metric tons of copper in 2023 in Sossego.
February 26, 2024 Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.
February 26, 2024 Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitable Nickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton.
February 26, 2024 MIND ID to acquire 14% stake in Vale Indonesia The divestment is a key condition for the extension of Vale Indonesia's mining permit beyond 2025.
Capstone Copper faces strike at Mantoverde mine in Chile Output is expected to run at up to 30% of normal levels during the stoppage, it said. January 02, 2026 | 07:53 am