Deep-sea nickel hits battery grade for The Metals Co.
The production of nickel sulfate from polymetallic nodules during tests is believed to be a first in the mining sector.
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Column: Iron ore prices lack conviction despite China stimulus moves
The balance of risks for iron ore prices are tilted to the downside despite top buyer China's most recent steps to boost its struggling property sector.
Alaska Energy Metals expands footprint in Canada with Québec acquisition
US explorer announced its intent to acquire 100% interest in the 3,320-hectare Bambino nickel-copper- platinum group element property.
Palladium output cuts needed to bolster market, Northam CEO says
The company announced in February that it would pare back or pause development projects at its three operating mines.
MacDonald Mines pulls assays linked to former CEO Yarie, echoing Red Pine
MacDonald Mines said this week its drill results on the Scadding project near Sudbury, Ontario couldn’t be relied upon.
Glencore’s climate action plan wins more support from shareholders
The new plan published in March included an intermediate target to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030.
Codelco and SQM agree on final lithium deal
Their partnership is expected to start in 2025 and run through 2060, with Codelco overseeing general management as of 2031.
High-capacity iron-based cathodes for EV batteries are now a reality
Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce batteries using more sustainable and less costly materials.
Indonesia to issue copper export permits for Freeport, Amman
Indonesia banned shipments of all raw minerals from June 2023, but Freeport and Amman were given a year-long dispensation to export their copper concentrate.