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July 7, 2025

Weekly Metals News Digest – 30 June – 4 July

Nth Cycle Strengthens US Raw Material Independence American company Nth Cycle has commenced processing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles to extract nickel and cobalt, supporting the US government’s push for raw material independence. The initiative aligns with federal legislation including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Defence Production Act, which encourage domestic processing of…
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Weekly Metals News Digest – June 23-27
June 30, 2025

Weekly Metals News Digest – June 23-27

Central Asia Metals Raises Bid for New World Resources Central Asia Metals has increased its takeover offer for Australian copper developer New World Resources from A$185 million ($119 million) to approximately A$230 million ($130 million). The revised bid of A$0.062 per share represents a 24% increase from the company’s initial May proposal and comes as…
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Weekly Metals News Digest – June 16 – 13
June 23, 2025

Weekly Metals News Digest – June 16 – 13

China Increases Imports of Copper Raw Materials In May, Chinese metallurgical companies imported 2.4 million tonnes of copper concentrates, marking a 5.8% increase over the same period last year. This growth brought total copper concentrate imports to 12.4 million tonnes for the first five months of 2025, a 7.4% rise compared to the previous year….
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Nickel

Philippine Mining Industry Braces for Volatility in Nickel and Copper Amid Iran Crisis, Gold Seen as Investor Haven
June 24, 2025

Philippine Mining Industry Braces for Volatility in Nickel and Copper Amid Iran Crisis, Gold Seen as Investor Haven

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CoMP) has warned that the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities are likely to heighten volatility in industrial metals markets, particularly nickel and copper, while prompting investors to seek refuge in gold. The assessment comes as global commodity and financial markets react to escalating geopolitical tensions in…
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Vale Base Metals Targets 2027 IPO to Unlock Value Amid Nickel Market Slump
June 20, 2025

Vale Base Metals Targets 2027 IPO to Unlock Value Amid Nickel Market Slump

Vale Base Metals, the copper and nickel unit of Brazilian mining giant Vale SA, is aiming for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by 2027 or potentially sooner, according to CEO Shaun Usmar. The move is intended to position the subsidiary for a premium valuation over other metals producers and provide strategic flexibility in a dynamic…
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Indonesia Revokes Four Nickel Permits in Raja Ampat After Environmental Outcry
June 12, 2025

Indonesia Revokes Four Nickel Permits in Raja Ampat After Environmental Outcry

The Indonesian government has revoked the mining permits of four nickel companies in the ecologically fragile Raja Ampat archipelago, a UNESCO Global Geopark renowned for its marine biodiversity. The decision, announced by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, follows a high-profile public campaign by Greenpeace Indonesia that exposed significant environmental damage from mining activities….
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Platinum

Current platinum price trends
June 10, 2025

Current platinum price trends

Platinum prices in recent months have been volatile, driven by a combination of industrial demand, global macroeconomic conditions, and market sentiment. Prices are currently hovering around $1,210 per ounce, rebounding from May lows caused by US dollar appreciation and weak demand from the automaker segment. One of the leading drivers of current prices is the…
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Valterra Platinum Lists on London Stock Exchange Following Anglo American Demerger
June 4, 2025

Valterra Platinum Lists on London Stock Exchange Following Anglo American Demerger

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, commenced trading on the London Stock Exchange on June 2, 2025, marking the completion of its demerger from global mining company Anglo American. This move is a key component of Anglo American’s broader strategy to restructure its portfolio and concentrate on core assets, following the rejection of a $50…
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Palladium

Palladium Global Science Award: promoting innovation in palladium technologies
June 10, 2025

Palladium Global Science Award: promoting innovation in palladium technologies

The Palladium Global Science Award, launched in March 2025, supports pioneering research in palladium-based materials. Open to scientists, startups, and research teams, the award seeks proposals for novel applications of palladium. Submissions are due by July 31, 2025. The initiative aims to recognize and fund breakthrough ideas in the development of palladium materials with unique…
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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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