Nornickel makes Asia pivot as metals price drop hits H1 profits

Russian miner Nornickel said on Wednesday that Asia had become the company’s largest market in terms of revenue for the first time, as it posted a 79% year-on-year drop in first-half net profit after key metals prices declined.

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale (NYSE: VALE) has reached two separate agreements to sell a total 13% stake in its transition metals business for $3.4 billion, aiming to boost its copper and nickel output. The deals would value the company’s base metals unit, Vale Base Metals (VBM), at ...

Friday, July 28, 2023

First Quantum starts output at Africa’s biggest nickel mine

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. started production at what is set to turn into Africa’s biggest nickel mine, furthering Zambia’s aim of becoming a key supplier of battery metals for the electric vehicle revolution.

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Huayou Cobalt boosts nickel capacity in Indonesia

China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt said on Tuesday it will invest in a $200 million nickel sulfate project in Indonesia, expanding its production of the key battery raw material.

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Glencore backed and ready to hit production status: Pacific Nickel Mines

Pacific Nickel Mines (ASX: PNM) has submitted a notice for the final US$19 million of a US$22 million loan from mining giant Glencore to help develop its Kolosori Nickel Project in the Solomon Islands.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

LME expects more fast-track listings after approval of new nickel brand

The London Metal Exchange (LME) said on Thursday it had approved nickel produced by Quzhou Huayou Cobalt New Material, a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, as a list brand and expects more brand applications in coming months.

Friday, July 21, 2023

Global nickel market in 11,900t surplus in May – INSG

The global nickel market had a surplus of 11,900 metric tons in May, compared with a surplus of 13,900 tons in the same month last year, data from the International Nickel Study Group (INSG) showed on Tuesday.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

PolyMet Mining in Definitive Deal for Glencore to Buy Full Control

Glencore has struck a deal to buy the outstanding shares of PolyMet Mining, gaining full control of a mine development company that holds a 50% stake in a copper and nickel joint venture with Teck Resources.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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