New WA nickel mine hoping to cash in on battery demand

Ferro-alloys.com:A new nickel mine that just opened in Western Australia is pinning its hopes on the use of nickel in electric vehicle batteries.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Cuba shuts down nickel industry as Hurricane Irma approaches

Ferro-alloys.com:Cuba has begun to shut down its nickel industry in preparation for Hurricane Irma, state-run television said on Thursday.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Philippines' President says open-pit mining ban should stay

Ferro-alloys.com:Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he believed the controversial ban on open pit mining imposed by former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez should remain.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

S. Korea's SK Innovation starts production of batteries with more nickel

Ferro-alloys.com:South Korea’s SK Innovation said on Thursday it has started commercial production of lithium-ion batteries with an increased portion of nickel, while reducing the usage of expensive components such as cobalt to extend battery life and cut cos...

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Brazil to redo Amazon mining decree after criticism

Ferro-alloys.com:Brazil's government will revise a decree that opened up a vast mineral reserve in the Amazon rainforest to mining, ministers told journalists on Monday, responding to overwhelming criticism from lawmakers and activists.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

First Quantum to shutter Australia nickel mine in September

Ferro-alloys.com:First Quantum Minerals Ltd said on Wednesday it plans to suspend operations at its Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

BHP turns to electric car batteries to recharge its nickel business

Ferro-alloys.com:SYDNEY, Aug 9 (Reuters) – The rise of electric vehicles is driving the world's biggest mining house, BHP , to switch gears and invest heavily in its long-suffering nickel business.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

MGB INTENSIFIES MINE MONITORING IN CARAGA REGION

Ferro-alloys.com:Following the President’s directive to the mining industry to follow the rules and the law.

Thursday, August 10, 2017
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