Canada plans to boost its energy security by slashing the time it takes to develop new critical mineral mines by nearly a decade with improved permitting processes, energy minister Jonathan Wilkinson told Reuters on Tuesday.. Ottawa is focused on six critical minerals key to making electric vehicles and wind turbines: lithium, graphite, …

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), an average EV can contain around 53kg of copper compared to 22kg in a combustion vehicle. As a result, copper demand for EV batteries alone is …

Alaska Energy Metals' (TSXV: AEMC) stock rose on Monday after releasing results for two additional diamond drill holes from its 2023 exploration program at its owned Nikolai nickel project.

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How nickel production is striving to go greenapnewsCan nickel mining power a green energy transition?With unique properties, nickel will be crucial to the clean energy transition. We take a look at how nickel mining can power a range of green technologies and how the industry is ensuring sustainability within the sector.

How nickel mining will be essential for powering the clean energy

innovationnewsnetworkIs nickel a good source of energy?Nickel is now playing an increasingly important role in the clean energy transition, with the material being used in lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry for powering electric vehicles (EVs), and in renewable energy storage. The world is headed for a 3.2˚C temperature rise if drastic action is not taken to reduce emissions.

How nickel mining will be essential for powering the clean energy

innovationnewsnetworkCould a 'green nickel' mine be good for the planet?Talon has been very explicit in claiming that this mine would have benefits for the planet, going as far as applying to trademark the term "Green Nickel." That's one of the reasons this particular site piqued James's interest, he says. At the same time, local concerns are growing.

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WEBThe smelter run by global mining firm Vale and powered by electricity from three dams churns out 75,000 tons of nickel a year for use in batteries, electric vehicles, …

Mining is a highly energy and carbon-intensive process due to the large amounts of heavy machinery and equipment required to extract ore from the ground. ... producing high-purity class 1 nickel ...

From cement and steel to nickel and lithium, the ingredient list for the clean energy transition is a long one. ... Yes, we have enough materials to power the world with clean energy. Mining and ...

Jokowi visited PT Vale Indonesia's mine and smelter, which uses energy from three hydropower plants, to see first hand an investment deal with U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co New Tab, opens new tab ...

Located in Interior Alaska, the Nikolai project is a sulphide nickel and battery metal project which hosts a NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, with an Indicated …

Listen to Exploring Mining on Spotify. Gregory Beischer, President and CEO shares what it takes to be a success in Alaska and info on the company's Nikolai Nickel project. He dives into 2023 drill ...

Recent reports suggest that at least 76,301 hectares of tropical forest—an area almost the size of New York City—have been cleared for nickel mining. About 30 percent of this deforestation has ...

Alaska Energy Metals' (TSXV: AEMC) stock rose on Monday after releasing results for two additional diamond drill holes from its 2023 exploration program at its owned Nikolai nickel project. The Nikolai project is possible host to disseminated nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE mineralization analogous to the Crawford deposit in Canada and the …

We might need nearly 20 times more nickel in 2040 than the annual supply in 2020, according to the International Energy Agency. That multiple is 25 times for graphite, and for lithium it's over...

Article (6 pages) With demand expected to increase from 2.2 million metric tons to somewhere in the range of 3.5 million to 4.0 million metric tons by 2030, the nickel market could become constrained. As …

Over an expected 12-year mine life, the project will produce nickel, copper and cobalt in concentrate from underground ore sources. It is estimated to annually produce 9,072 tonnes (t) of nickel, 4,683t of copper, and 676t cobalt in concentrate. The project has a five-year nickel and copper concentrate offtake deal with Trafigura Group.

Climate change and energy. This town's mining battle reveals the contentious path to a cleaner future. The world needs to dig up far more minerals to meet …

The Kawasi people of Indonesia's Obi Islands have long fished for tuna, red snapper and grouper, and grown coconut, cashew and clove trees. But some village …

A vital ingredient for a low-carbon future, Nickel production presents severe environmental risks. Automobile, steel and battery manufacturers must address environmental risks in their nickel supply chains or face reputational damage. 40% of global nickel reserves are in locations with high biodiversity and protected areas, and 35% in …

Nickel increases the energy density of a battery, enabling it to store more power and add more range to electric vehicles than alternative chemistries like lithium …

Posted on November 15, 2023. The International Seabed Authority is working to set regulations for deep-sea mining as companies engaged in the clean energy transition clamor for more minerals. That transition will be a central focus at the United Nations' COP28 climate summit in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12.

The primary energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from nickel smelting products have been assessed through case studies using a process model based on mass and energy balance. The required primary energy for producing nickel metal, nickel oxide, ferronickel, and nickel pig iron is 174 GJ/t alloy (174 GJ/t contained …

We chose four critical materials for clean energy transition in this Analysis: lithium, cobalt, nickel and platinum. We focused on the FDI related to primary supply, …

Greenhouse gas emissions. The energy and greenhouse gas footprints of the various nickel laterite processing routes in Table 1 and Fig. 2, Fig. 3 range from 167 to 565 GJ/t Ni and 22.4 to 44.8 t CO 2 e/t Ni (without acid plant) and 14.6 to 44.8 t CO 2 e/t Ni (with acid plant) respectively. These results compare with values of 114 GJ/t Ni and 11 ...

The properties of nickel facilitate the deployment of the entire spectrum of clean energy technologies – geothermal, batteries for EVs and energy storage, hydrogen, hydro, wind and concentrating solar power. It is also necessary in nuclear energy technologies as well as carbon capture and storage. Nickel provides a major cathode material in lithium ion …

How Nickel Supports the SDGs 33. Nickel is an essential element of energy, transportation, food, and clean water solutions, contributing to several of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, including: #6 Clean Water and Sanitation. #7 Affordable and Clean Energy. #9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

The Indonesian government has billed its nickel policy as a push toward clean energy, but mining of the metal has resulted in at least 5,331 hectares (13,173 acres) of deforestation on Halmahera ...

Located in Interior Alaska, the Nikolai project is a sulphide nickel and battery metal project which hosts a NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, with an Indicated Resource of 3.9 billion pounds of nickel and an Inferred Resource of 4.2 billion pounds of nickel. It also has exploration potential for the discovery of high-grade Ni-Cu ...

The world's top five nickel-producing companies. 1. Vale – 208,000 metric tonnes. Formerly called Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, Vale is a diversified multinational metals and mining company founded in 1942, and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Vale is the world's largest producer of nickel, one of the most versatile metals in existence.

Investors are scouting for companies that mine the metals needed in new energy technologies. But some mining projects key to the transition from fossil fuels may face opposition from Native Americans for threatening sacred areas or traditional ways of life. ... Among these key energy-transition metals, 97% of nickel, 89% of copper, 79% of ...

Alaska Energy Metals Corporation, a pioneering name in the mining industry, has recently made headlines with its groundbreaking discovery at the Nikolai Nickel Project in Alaska.The company, known for its innovative approach to mineral exploration, has intersected an impressive 317.2 meters grading 0.34% nickel equivalent …

In refusing to sell its raw nickel to the world, Indonesia has drawn more than $14 billion in investment, primarily from Chinese companies, into smelters that process it into products used to make ...

Indonesia's nickel strategy is part of the country's commodity-led development strategy. The country's general approach—sometimes referred to as "resource nationalism"—is guided by the 2009 Mineral and Coal Mining Law ( Law No. 4/2009 ). It is linked to Indonesia's constitution of 1945, Article 33, which states that land, waters ...