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Nickel news, views, commentary and insights

AUGUST 07 - 2024

Nickel industry - Part 2 - Processing nickel laterites and smelting

In Part 2 of this series we dig deeper into the specifics of laterites, one of the two main nickel ore types and look at smelting, the most common processing technique.

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MAY 03 - 2024

Nickel industry - Part 1 - Processing nickel laterites and sulfides

Let's dive into this new series of articles on sustainability, treatment processes and innovations in nickel production, starting with nickel ores.

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OCTOBER 26 - 2023

Nickel catalysts - the many routes to decarbonising transport

Nickel-based catalysts are key to supplying energy to power our transportation of goods and people, whether by land, sea, or air.

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JUNE 27 - 2023

Renewable diesel, a promising nickel catalyst turns fat into oil

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable fuel demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years. Steve Deutsch from The Catalyst Group explains the role of nickel catalysts and the potential of renewable fuels.

MARCH 08 - 2023

How nickel makes electric vehicle batteries better!

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming more commonplace as automakers introduce new models designed to appeal to a wider range of consumers. One thing they all have in common is a battery, most of which use nickel. Here’s the scoop on why nickel is used in EV batteries and what it’s like driving with one in an electric vehicle.

AUGUST 03 - 2021

Hot rocks - Geothermal and the role of nickel

Geothermal energy for electric power production has a low profile yet is significant in the current and potential energy mix for a number of countries. It has also been described as the most reliable of the renewable energy sources, above weather-dependent wind, solar and hydropower.

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