Indonesian IMIP Nickel Smelter Cuts Output Amid Severe Drought
A prolonged drought has forced the IMIP nickel pig iron facility in Indonesia to reduce its operating rate to between 30 percent and 40 percent.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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United States Imposes New Sanctions on Four State-Owned Cuban Nickel Enterprises and Military-Affiliated Entities
The U.S. government has enacted fresh sanctions targeting four Cuban state-owned nickel companies and affiliated military-linked organizations, tightening restrictions on Havana’s mineral export channels.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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EU Raises Competition Concerns Over MMG’s Acquisition of Anglo American’s Brazilian Nickel Assets
The European Commission has initiated a competitive review into MMG’s proposed takeover of Anglo American’s nickel operations in Brazil.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Indonesia Launches Mineral and Strategic Commodity Exchange to Enhance Price Discovery for Nickel
Indonesia has established a new commodity exchange dedicated to minerals and strategic resources, aiming to improve transparent pricing benchmarks for nickel and other critical materials.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Indonesian Authorities Approve Phased Restart at Weda Bay Nickel Mine to Ease Supply Constraints
Regulators in Indonesia have authorized a gradual resumption of activities at the Weda Bay nickel facility, a move designed to alleviate existing bottlenecks in the country’s mineral supply chain.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Quota Agreement Clears Path for Eramet’s Weda Bay Nickel Restart
Eramet is set to resume mining at Indonesia’s Weda Bay site after finalizing a production quota agreement with local authorities.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Eramet Secures Approval to Resume Indonesian Nickel Mine Operations
Eramet has obtained regulatory clearance to restart its Indonesian nickel asset following a four-month maintenance period, with production tied to the second half of 2026’s quota allocation.
Source: KLF Mining
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Vale Beats Iron Ore Forecasts in Q2 as U.S. Signals Revised Tariff Framework
Vale exceeded market expectations for second-quarter iron ore output and sales while reporting higher nickel production, even as U.S. officials signaled upcoming tariff revisions targeting dozens of trading partners.
Source: KLF Mining
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Anglo American Platinum Approves Nkomati Mine Restart for Nickel and PGM Output
Anglo American Platinum’s board has authorized the resumption of open-pit operations and nickel concentrate production at its Nkomati facility, targeting a 19 percent revenue increase amid a platinum group metals market recovery.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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EcoPro BM Cuts Financing Target to 890 Billion Won Amid Plans to Secure Stake in Indonesian Nickel Smelter
South Korean battery materials producer EcoPro BM has reduced its capital raising objective to 890 billion won while advancing negotiations to purchase an equity interest in Indonesia’s BNSI nickel processing facility.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Indonesia Slashes 2026 Nickel Ore Quotas by 30 Percent as State Firm Takes Over Export Logistics
Jakarta’s decision to reduce nickel mining allowances by roughly 30 percent while centralizing export administration under a new state entity has raised concerns about tighter global metal supplies.
Source: KLF Mining
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Indonesia Grants Export Tax Exemptions to 64 Mining Firms
The Indonesian government has officially approved tax exemptions for 64 mining exporters, streamlining trade for key nickel and bauxite supply chains.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Avenir Minerals Expands Stake in Canadian Nickel Co. as Crawford Project Advances Through Regulatory Review
Avenir Minerals has increased its ownership in Canadian Nickel Company while the latter pushes its flagship Crawford nickel deposit through Canada’s regulatory approval pipeline.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Avenir Minerals Expands Ownership in Canadian Nickel Company Through Private Placement
Avenir Minerals increases its shareholding in Canadian Nickel Company via a targeted private equity transaction to consolidate strategic control over northern Ontario nickel assets.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Limin Resources H1 Profit Surges 91.9% as Indonesian Nickel Capacity Reaches Full Output
Limin Resources reported a 91.9 percent year-on-year increase in first-half net profit to RMB 2.738 billion, fueled by the full operational ramp-up of its 400,000-tonne-per-year nickel smelting complex in Indonesia.
Source: KLF Mining
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EcoPro BM Repurposes Hungarian Cathode Line to Supply High-Nickel Materials to Europe by Late 2027
South Korean battery material producer EcoPro BM is converting its Hungarian NCA facility into a flexible production line to begin supplying high-nickel NCM cathodes to European automakers in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Texas Billionaire Enters Bid for Sherritt International Control, Reshaping Cuba Nickel Asset Contest
A Texas-based investor has joined the bidding process for Sherritt International’s controlling stake, introducing new competition into the strategic development of the firm’s Cuban nickel operations.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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Indonesia’s BMS Nickel Smelter Pauses Operations, Plans Temporary Layoffs
PT Bumi Mineral Sulawesi has announced a temporary shutdown of its Indonesian nickel smelter starting August 20, 2026, resulting in the temporary layoff of 570 staff amid operational adjustments.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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