Europe-focused Metals One (AIM: MET1) announced Thursday that Kingsrose Mining (ASX: KRM), partner and operator of its Råna nickel-copper-cobalt project in Norway, has entered into a contract to begin core drilling at the Rånbogen prospect in August.

Weekly LME rebar futures trading volumes in the week to July 25 increased to 30,610 mt, up by 27,550 mt from 3,060 mt recorded July 18.

India steel imports likely to hit seven-year high in July.

Recently, there is a weak decline in the calcium metal market.

Eramet nickel ore activity performances in H1 2024.

Cerro Matoso payable nickel production was largely unchanged at 40.6kt in FY24, achieving 100% of guidance, with higher planned throughput and nickel grades supporting a 6% increase in production during the June 2024 quarter.

First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has begun commercial production at its Enterprise mine, set to become Africa’s biggest nickel operation, helping Zambia get closer to its goal of turning into a key supplier of battery metals.

He noted that mining activity and export of iron ore was banned by the Indian government in late 2012.