Russian metals producer Nornickel on Monday said it expected a further decline in nickel output this year, hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following on from a drop in production in 2023.
Marking a key milestone for its lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) battery strategy, Firebird Metals Ltd (ASX:FRB, OTC:FRBMF) has completed the fit-out of the research and development centre with the manganese sulphate pilot plant in China now operational...
Federal Minister for Resources Madeleine King and Western Australian Minister for Mines David Michael met with nickel and lithium producers last week to discuss challenges facing the industry.
An Australian mining association has called for a new production tax credit during meetings with senior ministers called as nickel and lithium miners curtail projects and review new mines in response to a global slump in prices.