Blog - Nickel Ore

Philippine Lawmakers Plan to Approve Bill Banning Raw Mineral Exports

Feb 6, 2025

The Philippines plans to ban raw mineral exports by June, potentially transforming its mining industry and affecting global nickel supply chains.

Chinese Dominance in Indonesian Nickel Refining Sparks Global Concerns

Feb 5, 2025

This article delves into Chinese firms' significant control over Indonesia's nickel refining market, highlighting geopolitical concerns and global market dynamics, especially in the EV industry.

Anglo American to Divest Brazilian Nickel Mines by 2025

Jan 18, 2025

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Anglo American is planning to sell its nickel mines in Brazil by 2025 to concentrate on core commodities like copper and iron ore. Several buyers have shown interest, with negotiations in advanced stages.

Vale Indonesia Awards $1 Billion Nickel Mining Contract to Petrosea

Jan 16, 2025

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Vale Indonesia awards Petrosea a $1 billion nickel mining contract, enhancing Indonesia's global market position.

Indonesia's Nickel Ore Quota Sparks Industry Discussions

Jan 10, 2025

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Indonesia announces a 200 million tonne quota for nickel ore in 2025, impacting global trade and highlighting environmental-economical balance.

Renforth Resources to Use Gold Deposits for Nickel Exploration Funding

Dec 30, 2024

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Renforth Resources aims to finance nickel exploration using its Parbec gold deposit, updating its valuation to support the Malartic Metals project in Quebec.

Indonesia Considers Significant Cuts to Nickel Mining Quotas Amid Price Struggles

Dec 19, 2024

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Indonesia is evaluating major cuts to nickel mining quotas to combat falling prices, affecting both the domestic economy and global market dynamics.

US Evaluates $550 Million Loan for Brazilian Nickel Mine Project

Dec 9, 2024

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The US evaluates a $550 million loan to support the Piaui Nickel Project in Brazil, aiming to secure critical minerals and reduce dependency on China.

Canada's Nickel Ore Imports Skyrocket by 67%, Reaching An Unprecedented $841 Million in 2023

Oct 8, 2024

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Nickel Ore imports reached a peak of $841M in 2023 and are expected to continue growing steadily in the near future.

Significant Decline in China's Nickel Ore Imports, Dropping to $3.5 Billion in 2023

Sep 6, 2024

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Nickel Ore imports reached a peak of 63M tons in 2013 but failed to regain momentum from 2014 to 2023. In terms of value, Nickel Ore imports notably declined to $3.5B in 2023.

Best Import Markets for Nickel Ore

Jul 26, 2024

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Explore the top import markets for nickel ore in 2023 based on data from IndexBox. Learn about the key countries driving global demand for nickel ore.

Significant Surge in Japan's November 2023 Nickel Ore Imports Reaches $12M

Apr 8, 2024

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In September 2023, Nickel Ore saw a remarkable growth rate of 184% compared to the previous month. By November 2023, Nickel Ore imports reached a value of $12M.