November 29, 2023

LME triumphs in lawsuit over cancelled nickel trades

Hedge fund Elliott Associates and market maker Jane Street Global Trading brought the case after LME cancelled $12 billion in trades in 2022.

November 29, 2023

India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4 billion

India will also announce the acquisition of lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina in a month or two.

November 27, 2023

Alaska Energy Metals acquires Angliers-Belleterre nickel-copper project in Quebec

The project was first explored by INCO, the world's largest nickel producer of the 20th century, acquired by Vale in the 1990s.

November 27, 2023

IGO backs new CEO Vella after Rio Tinto dismissal

IGO's board is siding with its CEO-elect Ivan Vella after concluding no information was compromised as a result of his actions.

November 24, 2023

Nornickel to pay $18m to drop its stake in nickel JV in South Africa

Nickel prices in London are heading for a 46% fall this year, the largest slump since the financial crisis in 2008.

November 23, 2023

Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute

Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.

November 23, 2023

Nickel price at lowest since 2021 on oversupply concerns

The global nickel market had a surplus of 23,900 metric tons in September.

November 23, 2023

EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations

The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled.

November 23, 2023

Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine

The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.

November 23, 2023

Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populations

Plumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals.