NICKEL

As global industrial demand intensifies, the scale of mineral extraction has reached a critical juncture. Industry experts and current market trends highlight a “trillion-tonne threat” stemming from global mining operations. The environmental math is stark: for every single tonne...

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-listed Loyal Lithium (LLI) has raised A$3.3m ($2.1m) through a share placement, involving the issuance of 7,345,744 new shares. The shares were priced at A$0.45 each, marking a 73% premium over the company’s 15-day VWAP of A$0.26. LLI...

Maximus Resources has confirmed that the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) granted a no objection notification for the proposed joint venture (JV) with Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources (KOMIR). The FIRB’s no objection notification was issued without conditions...

Metso has been awarded an order to deliver solvent extraction technology for a nickel plant in China. The value of this type of order is usually in the range of €15 – 20 million. The order value is booked in...

Sovereign Metals Limited has reported that it has initiated a follow-up 400 m spaced drill programme at its tier one Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project (Kasiya) in Malawi. The programme will focus on determining the boundaries and extent of mineralisation north of...

To cater for the rapidly increasing demand for battery-grade lithium required for the energy transition, Metso has reviewed its lithium hydroxide technology and service offering. As part of this comprehensive review, Metso’s proprietary, sulphate-free alkaline pressure leach process has been...

The value of this type of order is usually in the range of €15 – 20 million. The order value is booked in the Minerals segment’s 1Q24 orders received. Metso’s scope of delivery consists of the VSF® X solvent extraction...