This week, the team looks at Saudi Arabia’s efforts to spur collaboration across the global mining supply chain, while pursuing its efforts to become a downstream powerhouse for critical minerals. The KPM Weekly also analyses Canada’s initiatives in mining reconciliation with Indigenous communities in a bid to go beyond a social licence to operate. Our third feature article explores the opportunities and challenges of battery recycling, turning waste into critical treasure.

Additionally, the report also publishes a Q&A with Canada Nickel’s chief executive Mark Selby, who tells Kallanish all about its Crawford nickel project in Ontario. In the interview, the executive provides an update on the progress of the project, future opportunities for the company and the overall market outlook. As usual, be sure to catch up on the trending news of the week, and the data and pricing available for EVs, battery minerals and hydrogen.