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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.

NICKEL MAGAZINE RAW MATERIALS
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.

NICKEL MAGAZINE RAW MATERIALS
SEPTEMBER 28 - 2022

Weathering steel’s moment in the sun

Solar farms are blooming in fields across the globe and producing a new crop: solar energy. Photovoltaic (PV) systems made up of solar panels, are fast becoming the most recognisable of renewable energy technologies.

NICKEL STEEL SUSTAINABILITY RENEWABLE ENERGY
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.

NICKEL ALLOYS STAINLESS STEEL RENEWABLE ENERGY NICKEL MAGAZINE
MARCH 23 - 2021

Historic Monel: the alloy that time forgot

James E. Churchill believes that telling the history of Monel and renewing the scientific data will empower conservators to educate and preserve key metallurgical heritage.