February 12, 2024

Indonesia names two Chinese nationals as suspects in nickel fire

One was a furnace supervisor at a different smelter in the park who had been seconded to Tsingshan’s facility, while the other was also employed by a different firm.

February 12, 2024

Near-term view on commodities rosier than reality, reports say

Macquarie Group’s analysis of January's purchasing managers' index data suggests the global industrial cycle may be at a turning point.

February 12, 2024

Alaska Energy boosts contained nickel at Nikolai project to 8 billion lb.

The new resource includes 813 million tonnes of indicated material grading 0.29% nickel equivalent.

February 12, 2024

Glencore to sell stake in troubled New Caledonia nickel operation

Glencore will keep the nickel plant under care and maintenance for six months, during which its employees would continue to be paid.

February 10, 2024

Wealthy Indonesians set to win no matter who becomes president

As many as half of the 575 lawmakers in parliament have connections with the mining sector, according to the Indonesia Mining Advocacy Network.

February 9, 2024

Nornickel’s 2023 profit slumps 51% on falling metal prices

Nornickel expects a further decline in its nickel and palladium output this year, due to geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs.

February 8, 2024

Green shoots for copper, nickel, zinc, aluminium prices 

Macquarie says January's full set of PMIs looks like a potential turning point for the global industrial cycle.

February 8, 2024

Canada Nickel plans to raise $1 billion for processing plant

The processing plant in Ontario is expected to begin production in 2027 and process 80,000 tonnes of nickel annually.

February 8, 2024

Indonesia’s metals giant Mind ID seeks bids for $2 billion loan

The state-owned mineral-resources holding company plans to use the proceeds partly to repay existing debt.

February 8, 2024

Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-rich

The Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has been intensely studied in recent years because of its economic potential.