As demand for nickel grows, so do environmental concerns

Nickel ore. (Image by James St. John, Flickr ). A new report by IDTechEx states that as the demand for nickel from electric vehicle batteries is expected to increase ten-fold by 2030 compared to ...

Nickel mining in Indonesia: economic prosperity and …

Moreover, processing nickel ore requires huge amounts of energy provided by coal-fired power plants in the region. "By now, in Sulawesi alone, half a million hectares of primary forest have been cleared for the nickel mining industry, an area the size of Bali." ... the short film that won this year's Yale Environment 360 Film Contest ...

Nickel: the mined commodity most exposed to biodiversity risks

Nickel smelter in Sorowako, Indonesia. (Image by Marcelo Coelho, courtesy of Vale) . Nickel is the mined commodity most exposed to biodiversity risks, a recent report by Verisk Maplecroft shows ...

Nickel mining in northern New Caledonia

Abstract. Mining is associated with unsustainable development pathways and frequently, local communities are affected by environmental degradation and social upheavals. In many developing countries, its macroeconomic effects are negative and promote conflict. At the same time, the resource sector is an engine of economic growth.

CRI Indonesia Report: Nickel Unearthed

Climate Rights International interviewed 45 people living near nickel mines, concessions, or industrial areas for this research, including 26 men and 19 women. We did not interview any children. Thirty-nine community members interviewed for this report identified as Indigenous, including 20 Sawai and 19 Tobelo people.

Top 10 nickel-producing countries in 2023

Authorities have investigated illegal nickel ore shipments to China worth S$1.3bn (Rp14.5trn) since 2020, suspending approval for ore mining quotas. 2. Philippines. The Philippines is a major player in the nickel market, producing an estimated 360,000 tons (t) of contained nickel in 2022, which accounts for 11% of global production.

Indonesian nickel project harms environment and human …

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 ...

Assessing the energy and greenhouse gas footprints of nickel …

Other environmental issues such as water, solid wastes, waste toxicity, effluent treatment, tailings disposal and post-mining rehabilitation will also have to be addressed in due course. 2. Laterite mineralogy and resources. Nickel laterite ores are categorised into two types – limonite ore and saprolite ore, as mentioned above.

The promise and risks of deep-sea mining

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.

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These are some of the richest nickel laterite deposits in the world, with a lifespan of over 20 years. The pits are shallow (20-30 meters) and the mining process is entirely mechanical (without the use of explosives, chemicals or hazardous materials), allowing for safe mining with a minimal environmental footprint.

8.2: Mining and Ore Processing

Relatively deep deposits, or those with elongated or irregular shapes are typically mined from underground with deep vertical shafts, declines (sloped tunnels) and levels (horizontal tunnels) (Figures 8.2.1 and 8.2.2). In this way it is possible to focus the mining on the orebody itself. In some cases, the near-surface part of an orebody is ...

No saces: inside nickel mining in the Philippines

The Philippine Government would like to triple the size of the country's mining sector by 2027, and nickel will form a cornerstone of any such resurgence. Yet environmental concerns remain, and the challenges of trading in an increasingly globalised sector, mean that any optimism for the future of nickel in the Philippines ought to be tempered.

How clean can the nickel industry become? | McKinsey

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 per recent media attention, when Tesla's Elon Musk stated that he would award a "giant contract for a long period of time if you mine ...

Nickel: A Green Energy Necessity With Environmental Risks

Global nickel deposits come in two types of ore, sulphides and laterites. Sulphides are higher grade and extracted using conventional techniques, while laterites …

This town's mining battle reveals the contentious path to a …

But mining poses environmental dangers that are bitterly dividing communities. ... The density of the nickel in the ore, from one end of the table to the other, climbed from about 5% to 12% ...

Global Trends and Environmental Issues in Nickel Mining: …

Global Trends and Environmental Issues in Nickel Mining: Sulfides Versus Laterites. October 2010. Ore Geology Reviews 38 (1):9-26. DOI: …

Nickel Asia Corp announces two new mines in Philippines

Nickel Asia Corp (NAC), the biggest nickel producer in the Philippines, has announced plans to expand its nickel operation in the country with two further mines. The company has also explored the possibility of adding a third nickel processing plant in the country. Nickel Asia wholly owns four operational mines in the Philippines, with partial …

Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass …

Mining activity at a nickel industrial park linked to mainly Chinese companies has contributed to mass deforestation in Indonesia, a non-governmental group said in a report.

How clean is the nickel and lithium in a battery?

Compared to laterite extraction, sulphide mining typically emits fewer tonnes of CO2 per tonne of nickel equivalent as it involves less soil disturbance and has a smaller physical footprint:

Assessing the energy and greenhouse gas footprints of …

Abstract. The energy and greenhouse gas footprints of some of the various technologies that are used for processing nickel laterite ores have been assessed using …

Indonesia's Silkroad Nickel signs $291.71m nickel ore offtake …

The contract is valued at more than S$400m ($291.71m). Under the terms of the agreement, the Silkroad Nickel group will supply 15 million tonnes of nickel ore over a term of five to eight years, beginning in March 2020, to PT TBR. The agreement requires the group to deliver a minimum of 1.5 million tonnes of nickel ore per annum.

Nickel and the environment

NICKEL. Nickel is the 24 th most abundant element in the earth's crust and can be found in the air, soil, sediments and water. Nickel and nickel-containing materials play an …

Knowledge for a brighter future

Visit Nickel Institute's website to find out more about nickel, from mining and production to sustainability and recycling. ... Recycling metals such as nickel creates win-win scenarios for both the environment and industry. Learn more . Nickel allergy: what you need to know. Everything you need to know about nickel allergy. Learn more . 01

The world's largest nickel mining companies

The 850 kt of nickel mined by the top 10 nickel mining companies is worth around $17.3B, with both production and price expected to grow alongside nickel demand. Nickel and palladium miner and ...

How clean is the nickel and lithium in a battery?

It is generally considered a lower-cost method, but it can have environmental impacts such as water usage, potential contamination of local water …

Paving the Way to Cleaner Nickel

Nickel mining and refining comes with a certain carbon footprint, but there are solutions to improve this environmental impact. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions …

Israel strikes Lebanese aluminum factory, says Lebanon media

Israel's military struck an aluminum factory located in southern Lebanon around 4 a.m. local time on Saturday, Lebanese state media said. The factory was in Nabatieh, close to the border with ...