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Weekly Metals News Digest – June 2 – 6
June 9, 2025

Weekly Metals News Digest – June 2 – 6

Emirates Global Aluminium to Increase Solar Aluminium Supplies Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has deepened its long-standing relationship with Hyundai Mobis, the major South Korean automotive components manufacturer, by signing a new agreement to significantly increase the supply of its CelestiAL brand solar-powered aluminium. The new agreement is a continuation of their collaboration, reflecting a mutual…
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June 2, 2025

Weekly Metals News Digest – May 26 – 30

Deep-Sea Mining Attracts Investor Interest The Metals Company, a US-based firm, conducted a presentation showcasing ore samples extracted from 4-kilometer depths in international waters. The event drew representatives from major global non-ferrous metals companies, including Mitsubishi, Glencore, and Panasonic Energy. The samples demonstrated high concentrations of nickel, cobalt, and copper, highlighting the potential of deep-sea…
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Weekly Metals News Digest – May 19 – 23
May 26, 2025

Weekly Metals News Digest – May 19 – 23

Transition Elements Plans Lithium Exploration in Southern France Transition Elements, a Norwegian company, has submitted an application to the prefecture of the Hérault department in southern France for an exclusive license to explore and prospect for lithium deposits. The company’s proposal covers a 218-square-kilometer area, where it intends to conduct a multi-phase geological exploration program….
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Nickel

Deep-Sea Nickel Ore Displayed in Japan as Industry Eyes Future of Underwater Mining
May 26, 2025

Deep-Sea Nickel Ore Displayed in Japan as Industry Eyes Future of Underwater Mining

In Hachinohe, Japan, representatives from major metals traders and manufacturers—including Mitsubishi, Glencore, and Panasonic Energy—recently gathered at a nickel plant to examine samples of deep-sea ore retrieved from the Pacific Ocean floor. The event, organized by Canadian mining company The Metals Company (TMC), showcased materials collected from about 4,000 meters below the ocean’s surface. Attendees…
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Nickel market update: prices, supply challenges, and future outlook
May 19, 2025

Nickel market update: prices, supply challenges, and future outlook

Current Nickel Price Trends The nickel market has seen significant volatility in recent months. As of early 2025, nickel prices have recovered slightly from the sharp downturn experienced in mid-2023, driven by oversupply and subdued demand in China. Benchmark prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have hovered around $16,000 to $17,500 per metric ton…
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Platinum

Valterra Platinum Makes Market Debut After Anglo American Spin-Off
May 28, 2025

Valterra Platinum Makes Market Debut After Anglo American Spin-Off

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, began trading as an independent company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Wednesday, finalizing its separation from parent Anglo American. The debut marks the completion of a major restructuring move by Anglo, which is shifting its focus to copper and iron ore after fending off a $49 billion takeover…
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Palladium

April 24, 2025

Nornickel Maintains Stable Metal Output in Q1 2025 Amid Market Turbulence

Nornickel, one of the world’s largest producers of nickel and palladium, maintained stable production in the first quarter of 2025, with only marginal declines in most key metals despite persistent headwinds in the global metals market. The company reported a 1.1% year-on-year decrease in nickel output to 41.6 thousand tonnes, a 0.4% dip in copper…
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April 15, 2025

Russian Scientists Develop Palladium-Carbon Nanocomposites for Efficient Electrochemical Devices

Researchers from the Krasnoyarsk Scientific Centre and Siberian Federal University have developed new palladium-carbon nanocomposite materials with enhanced electrochemical properties, according to the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The materials, synthesized using plasma chemical techniques, show promise for applications in fuel cells, batteries, and other electrochemical devices due to their improved reaction…
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March 14, 2025

Arctic Miner Promotes Palladium Glass Fibre Application Amid Sour Market

Russia’s Nornickel, the world’s top supplier of palladium, a metal mainly used in car manufacturing, is pushing to expand its industrial applications as demand from automakers decline. In collaboration with the Krasnoyarsk Non-Ferrous Metals Plant, Russian state-owned refinery, and with support from the Chinese Precious Metals Committee, the company introduced palladium-based bushings as an alternative…
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