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FPX Nickel studies 32 000 t/y nickel sulphate refinery
FPX Nickel studies 32 000 t/y nickel sulphate refinery
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company FPX Nickel said on Monday that it would initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate. The... 


The 100%-owned Gonneville PGE/nickel/copper/cobalt project is located on Chalice-owned farmland, about 70 km north-east of Perth in Western Australia.
WA awards strategic status to Chalice’s Gonneville project
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has awarded strategic project status to the Gonneville project, which has the potential to produce a rare mix of critical and strategic minerals, such as... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


Greenbushes generates strong margins through the cycle, says IGO's Vella
IGO places lithium at core of strategy with nickel, copper as key supports
16th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner IGO has unveiled its new strategic focus, placing lithium at the heart of its future endeavours, while retaining a strategic interest in copper and nickel. IGO MD and CEO Ivan... 


Jervois ends formal divestment process for NSW project
13th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cobalt and nickel producer Jervois has formally ended the divestment process for its Nico Young project, in New South Wales, Australia, citing volatility in the nickel markets. Jervois, which also... 


hand holding a glass orb with Net Zero written on it
Geophysical event exploring new tech
13th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

As the world moves toward a greener economy involving an increased uptake of critical minerals, the need to successfully locate and extract these minerals comes to the fore. Consequently, increased... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin says Russia should consider restricting exports of uranium, titanium and nickel
11th September 2024 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow should consider limiting exports of uranium, titanium and nickel in retaliation against the West. "Please take a look at some of the... 


Sibanye appoints new nonexec director
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Terence Mncedisi Nombembe as independent nonexecutive director, with effect from September 11. Nombembe, a South... 


Zambia Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe
Ivanhoe plans to replicate DRC successes in Zambia
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines, which is advancing base metal and platinum group metal projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, has entered into a memorandum of... 


Anglo American hired advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil, says country head
Anglo American hired advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil, says country head
10th September 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo American hired financial advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil, the miner's country head, Ana Sanches, told journalists on Monday. At an event in Belo Horizonte, Sanches said the... 


EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Government agency Export Development Canada (EDC) may provide a $500-million loan for the Crawford nickel sulphide project in Timmins, Ontario. This is according to project owner Canada Nickel,... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals wants to maximise the equity it has in Harmony Gold
6th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The global market is going through a very challenging time right now, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe noted on Friday, when the Johannesburg Stock... 


Indonesia sees nickel holding near current level on new plants
5th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Indonesia’s government sees nickel prices stabilizing near current levels in the future, as new plants in the world’s biggest producer offset rising demand and keep the market well supplied.... 


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Sibanye achieves Level 4 BBBEE accreditation
5th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater reports that it has improved its broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) rating to Level 4, from Level 6 in 2023 and Level... 


Kingsrose earns 51% in Råna, Norway
Kingsrose earns 51% in Råna, Norway
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mineral exploration company Kingsrose Mining has earned a 51% interest in the Råna nickel/copper/cobalt project, in Finland, by incurring $3-million of expenditure and drilling more than 5 000 m.... 


FPX Nickel president and CEO Martin Turenne
VIP treatment for FPX Nickel’s Baptise nickel project
4th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed FPX Nickel has received a major boost as the province of British Columbia has selected the Baptiste nickel project to be part of the newly established Critical Minerals Office (CMO)... 


The quality of Greenbushes shines through
Softer metal prices hit IGO bottom line
29th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Miner and explorer IGO has posted full-year profit of A$3-million, a significant drop from the A$549-million posted in the 2023 financial year. The results were impacted by an A$172-million... 


The Implats team at 2024 results presentation, covered by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Creamer Media's Nicholas Boyd.
Headwind-hit Implats delivers guided production, controls costs
29th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Amid an operating environment constrained by macroeconomic headwinds and low prices for platinum group metals (PGMs), Implats delivered guided production volume and cost control in the 12 months to... 


The Ambatovy mine in Madagascar
Sumitomo files debt overhaul plan for Madagascar nickel mine
29th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sumitomo Corp has filed a debt restructuring plan to a UK court for its Ambatovy nickel and cobalt project, in Madagascar. The plan would allow it to address plant equipment malfunctions and ensure... 


Gustavo Pimenta
Vale's CEO announcement to curb market speculation, says chair
28th August 2024 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale's decision this week to announce a new chief executive sought to avoid further market speculation over other potential candidates, the company's chairman told Reuters on... 


Indonesian miner Antam plans to acquire smelter owned by Tsingshan unit
27th August 2024 By: Reuters

Indonesian State-controlled miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) is planning to acquire a smelter owned by a subsidiary of Chinese stainless steel giant Tsingshan Holding Group, its chief executive said... 


The Jimblebar iron-ore mine in Western Australia
BHP’s profit rises 2% as concerns on China demand increase
27th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group, the world’s biggest miner, reported full-year profit edged up 2%, in line with analyst forecasts, even as China’s property market continued to weigh on its economy and demand for... 


Gustavo Pimenta
Brazilian iron-ore miner Vale names CFO Pimenta as next CEO
27th August 2024 By: Reuters

 Brazilian miner Vale on Monday said that current CFO Gustavo Pimenta will become its next CEO, wrapping up a noisy succession process that had seen board members depart amid accusations of... 


Societe Generale exits LME trading floor in blow for exchange
23rd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Societe Generale SA is withdrawing from the London Metal Exchange’s open-outcry trading floor, in a move that will raise fresh questions about the viability of the iconic “Ring” as a key... 


Chalice downsizes board, cuts costs as metal prices dip
Chalice downsizes board, cuts costs as metal prices dip
23rd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian project developer Chalice Mining on Friday announced that it had reduced the size of its board and implemented additional targeted reductions in corporate overheads and project... 


Panoramic to be removed from official list
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The ASX will remove defunct nickel miner Panoramic Resources from its official list on August 28, over nonpayment of listing fees. FTI Consulting, the administrators for Panoramic Resources, have... 


Ivanhoe Electric appoints investor relations, business development VP
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US critical metals company Ivanhoe Electric has appointed Mike Patterson VP of investor relations and business development, with effect from August 19. Patterson is a seasoned professional with a... 


Electra CEO Trent Mell
Electra awarded $20m by US Defense Department
20th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The US Department of Defense has awarded Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials $20-million to support the construction of a cobalt sulphate refinery, capable of producing battery-grade... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


Former Trafigura COO’s Swiss corruption trial set for December
Former Trafigura COO’s Swiss corruption trial set for December
15th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

The Swiss trial of Trafigura Group and its former COO Mike Wainwright on corruption charges has been scheduled for December — in a case that’s likely to shine a renewed light on allegations of... 


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