Nickel-cobalt laterites in the news
An overview of the latest news from the world of nickel-cobalt laterites covering existing HPAL operations, HPAL projects, heap leaching, and process innovations.
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Tesla in talks with BHP over nickel supply pact
Talks are held up on pricing, and no final agreement has been reached so far.
Indonesia says in talks with Tesla on potential investment
Country's government is in early discussions with car maker to develop a full supply chain for nickel, an official said.
Innovation Metals to scale up REE oxides extraction technology
The technology is designed for the cost-effective bulk separation and purification of rare earth elements - including both heavy REE and light REEs.
US grabs stake in battery metals miner to fight Chinese control
Washington has sunk $25 million into battery metals company TechMet, which is developing a nickel and cobalt mine in Brazil.
Vale in talks with Tesla, EV sector for Canada nickel
Musk offered a "giant contract" if supplies could be produced in an environmentally sensitive way.
Northern Dynasty issues Pebble report in light of Trump mining order
According to the company, Pebble's endowment would expand the US rhenium resource base by as much as 84%.
Indonesia says battery-grade nickel project drops deep-sea waste plan
PT Hua Pioneer Indonesia, the company that requested the deep-sea tailing approval on behalf of the project had cancelled its request.
Manganese X to drill for ‘electric gold’ at Battery Hill
The Canadian miner is accelerating its drilling agenda to take advantage of the current attention to manganese as a cathode component in battery chemistry.