Canadian support for the construction of three major electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing factories will cost around 16% more than initially announced, an independent budgetary watchdog said on Friday.

China exports 17002.979 tons of calcium metal from January to October.

China exports 1900.284 tons of calcium metal in October 2023

Widgie Nickel has provided an update on the 132N deposit resource infill drilling program.

Global commodity trader Trafigura on Friday said it has signed a $140 million investment agreement with Korea Zinc to build an all-in-one nickel refinery in Ulsan, South Korea, and finance its initial working capital.

An analyst said mining companies have been stepping up investment and local cooperation in China for more green opportunities in recent years.

Panoramic Resources (ASX: PAN) has launched a strategic review of its flagship Savannah nickel project, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, amid weak battery metal prices.

Indonesia plans to introduce nickel tracing and push local producers to reach global mining standards to help the country move closer to securing a critical minerals deal with the US.