Brazilian mining giant Vale is bracing for a sharp surge in nickel demand over the next several years, saying that it expects global nickel demand to hit 6.2 million tonnes by 2030, which is a 44% jump from this year’s...

Canada is feeling the heat these days when it comes to critical metals like nickel.  This month, Johnna Muinonen, the president of Dumont Nickel, highlighted the growing demand for nickel in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market and emphasized the...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) generated a lot of headlines were all about climate goals, clean energy tax credits, and big-ticket federal spending. But what does it actually mean for the U.S. battery sector and thus for battery metal demand?...

It’s been a long time coming, but maybe the message will finally get across: the U.S. can’t build a domestic EV industry without accelerating the timeline to get a mine off the ground. As reported by mining.co, US auto maker...

Indonesia is at it again. As reported by Bloomberg, the country is considering the introduction of a tax on nickel exports before the end of the year. Already the world’s top dog in nickel production, Indonesia wants to own and...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) paints a clear picture: if the world hopes to hit net-zero emissions targets, a massive ramp-up in mining is required. That’s not really news to us battery metals bulls but it is to the rest...

Remember my article on toxic tailings? Well, a coalition of environmental organizations is calling on Tesla to reconsider its nickel investment plans in Indonesia, the world's leading producer of the mineral. The move comes as the electric vehicle (EV) industry...

Here’s a look at some of the top news highlights from this past quarter in the nickel market. London Metal Exchange (LME) Faces Regulatory Action Over Nickel Market Turmoil: In March 2022, the LME suspended nickel trading for eight days...

Here’s a look at some of the top news highlights from this past quarter. Global EV Sales Surge by 61%: In Q2 2022, global passenger EV sales reached 2.18 million units, marking a 61% year-over-year increase. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs)...

The U.S. Department of the Interior is channeling more than $74 million into efforts to map areas that may hold critical mineral resources, aiming to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign suppliers and strengthen domestic supply chains. It’s the latest...

It’s been a long time coming but China’s battery giant CATL has revealed its latest breakthrough: an EV battery that can power a car for over 1,000 kilometers (about 620 miles) on a single charge. They’re calling it the next-generation...

Recycling to Boost Nickel Production Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle is taking its show on the road. Well, that’s the idea anyway. The company is looking to expand into Asia - targeting countries such as South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam as...