Keywords: Nickel


Nornickel reroutes shipments via Africa as Iran war disrupts metals trade

The war in Iran is reshaping global metal supply chains and forcing major producers to overhaul logistics. Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer and a key supplier of nickel and copper, has redirected all maritime shipments away from the Suez Canal. The company now routes exports around......

NASA's Perseverance rover finds nickel and gemstone crystals hinting at ancient Mars life

NASA's Perseverance rover has made two significant discoveries on the rim of Jezero Crater that together strengthen the case for ancient microbial life on Mars. Scientists have identified microscopic corundum crystals — the mineral that forms rubies and sapphires on Earth — alongside......

Morocco launches major lithium battery materials plant to support EV growth

Morocco has announced the inauguration of its first lithium-ion material manufacturing plant in Jorf Lasfar, a significant step in the country’s push to become a global leader in green technology and electric vehicle (EV) production. The facility, developed by COBCO—a partnership between......

Jorf Lasfar's key role in electric vehicle battery materials production

Jorf Lasfar's industrial port, a cornerstone of Morocco's economy, has reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of the first production lines for Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) used in Precursor Cathode Active Materials (PCAM). This development is driven by Cobco, a subsidiary of......

Mercedes Unveils Europe's Most Advanced Battery Recycling Facility with 96% Recovery Rate

Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated Europe's first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling facility in Kuppenheim, Germany, marking a significant advancement in sustainable automotive manufacturing. This multi-million euro investment establishes a closed-loop battery recycling system,......