The death toll from a fire at an Indonesian nickel smelter has risen to 18 as of Tuesday from 13 on Sunday, local police said, while operations at the smelter remain suspended as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.

Atlas Materials, which is focused on securing the supply of clean nickel for electric vehicle batteries in North America, has entered into a commercial agreement with Société Minière Georges Montagnat (SMGM) for the supply of nickel ore to Atlas’ first commer...

Appian Capital Advisory LLP announced on Monday that it has committed a $230 million financing package to miner and battery metals producer US Strategic Metals (USSM).

Australia expanded its list of critical minerals deemed crucial to its energy transition and national security needs as the country boosts the strategically and economically important sector.

Base metals miner First Quantum has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Australian junior Raiden Resources’ Mt Sholl nickel/copper/platinum group elements (PGE) project, in Western Australia.

Nickel Industries and Glencore have entered into a maiden nickel matte sales contract to commence in January 2024.

PT United Tractors Tbk. (UNTR) announced that it had acquired the Stargate mine for IDR 3.22 trillion.

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM), which is 17% owned by BHP, announced on Thursday a mineral resource update for the Kabanga nickel project in northwest Tanzania.