Ardea Resources said on Monday it signed a binding deal with Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corp to develop the Kalgoorlie nickel project.

Indonesia has issued a new mining permit for nickel miner PT Vale Indonesia, its investment minister said on Monday.

Over a three-year period, the company sold more than 11.9 million tons of high-quality steel products, with approximately 4.8 million tons exported worldwide.

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The exports increased by 49% year on year to 1.28 million tonnes in 2022, but dropped slightly by 4% to 1.23 million tonnes in 2023.

Shougang has exported its electrical steel to more than 24 countries and regions.

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has decided to shut down its Ravensthorpe nickel operation in Western Australia.