March 1, 2024

Nickel may see deficit on Indonesia hurdles, Macquarie warns

While the bank’s base case is for a surplus of less than 40,000 tons, that may be in jeopardy if Jakarta’s approvals are slow.

March 1, 2024

New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say

The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa.

February 29, 2024

Syrah Resources inks offtake deal with Posco Future M

Syrah will supply 2 kilotonnes of natural graphite per month in the year following commissioning.

February 29, 2024

Nickel price at two-month high as investors bet on price floor

Meanwhile, the Indonesian government said that EV producers shouldn't anticipate any significant recovery in prices.

February 29, 2024

Indonesia says its nickel supply will keep global prices low

Nickel prices plunged by around 45% last year, and dipped briefly below $16,000 a ton earlier this month.

February 29, 2024

India launches second part of critical minerals auction worth $362 billion

A total of 18 critical mineral blocks, including tungsten, vanadium, cobalt and nickel, will be auctioned in eight states across the country.

February 29, 2024

Nickel-based electrode material opens doors to cobalt-free batteries

A new nickel-based electrode material opens new avenues to cobalt-free batteries for electric vehicles.

February 28, 2024

Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban

Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume.

February 27, 2024

China’s Jan gold imports via HK gallop to 6-year highs on festive spirit

Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January.

February 27, 2024

Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas

Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals.