French government flags fresh funds for nickel rescue
The government plans to offer fresh subsidies and loans for a New Caledonia nickel plant co-owned by Glencore.
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South Star receives environmental permits for Brazil graphite mine expansion
Once complete, Santa Cruz will be the first new graphite mine in the Americas since 1996.
Iron ore price falls on China demand concern, muted pre-holiday stockpiling
Steel demand has nearly stalled due to the harsh weather affecting numerous regions throughout China.
Column: China’s refined nickel trade signals new production trends
China's net imports of refined nickel fell to a near-decade low in 2023.
Freeport to handle Asian sales from Indonesia
Indonesia is home to the flagship Grasberg copper-gold mine operated by Freeport, as well as the Manyar smelter.
Codelco sees Chuquicamata underground mine at capacity by 2030
The miner expects to reach processing capacity of 140,000 metric tons a day by 2030.
Cornell researchers figure out how to produce extra-pure nickelates
Nickelates may be crucial for high-temperature superconductors that are much easier to cool and thus are far more promising for potential future applications.
De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector
The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration.
Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge
The miner, which has a joint venture operation in Canada and a project in Ghana, aims to achieve about $10 million in annual savings.
