Vale and the Brazilian state of Para have moved closer to an agreement that could allow the mining group to resume operations at its Onca Puma nickel mine.

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has approved the listing of the first Indonesian brand which can be delivered against the exchange’s primary nickel contract, it said on Thursday, strengthening the selling power of the world’s largest miner.

On May 20th, the APNI released INPI Index.

Horizonte Minerals has appointed Chad Griffin and Geoff Rowley as administrators, following its inability to secure full financing for the Araguaia nickel project, in Brazil.

Indonesia has granted Vale’s (NYSE: VALE) local unit a special mining permit extension.

The Australian government on Tuesday announced a A$22.7-billion package to boost domestic manufacturing and renewable energy as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign suppliers for key technologies.

The French government on Monday promoted a private sector plan to develop a nickel and cobalt refinery near Bordeaux to reinforce the country’s supply chain for electric vehicle batteries and reduce its reliance on China.

Australia’s budget will feature a bigger boost for the nation’s critical minerals industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.