Nickel short seller could take $8 billion hit after price soars past $100,000 a tonne
A massive squeeze pushed nickel prices up by as much as 250%, the most extraordinary surge in the 145-year history of the LME.
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Russian gold hit with de facto ban from key London market
The London Bullion Market Association has suspended all six Russian gold and silver refineries from its Good Delivery List.
Vale temporarily stops train circulation in Carajas mine railroad
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Lithium squeeze has Sigma looking to double Brazil capacity
Sigma is about to join the ranks of commercial lithium producers just as prices of the metal skyrocket.
In charts: EV metal demand accelerated in the second half of 2021
Surging EV sales in the Asia Pacific region brings a wall of metals demand.
Canada forges new EV supply chain path in bid to secure growth
The country hopes to capitalize on its supply of critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, including nickel, lithium and graphite, to attract investors.
GM ramps up EV push with plans to make battery materials in Canada
General Motors and South Korea's POSCO will build a $400 million facility to produce battery materials in Canada.
Strike forces Excellon Resources to halt Mexican silver mine
Unionized workers at La Platosa silver mine in Durango have walked off the job after collective bargaining talks broke down.
Copper price retreats after hitting all-time high
Meanwhile, nickel and other metals surged as Western sanctions against Russia disrupted supply from the major producer.