https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/search-elusive-green-...

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/search-elusive-green-nickel-premium-2024-07-23/

"Car-makers should take note because if they are ultimately sourcing the nickel in their batteries from Indonesia, they risk reputational damage and being unprepared for government regulation.

In 2027, the EU Battery Passport, opens new tab is coming. It will require detailed information on carbon footprint, environmental impact and full supply-chain transparency of inputs such as cobalt and nickel all the way back to the mine-site.

No passport, no entry to the European Union.

As Indonesian nickel supply continues to grow, crushing prices and forcing higher-standard operators out of business, automotive companies and their battery suppliers could be in for a rude awakening.

If they are not yet prepared to pay a premium for ethically sourced metal, they should at least ensure they can identify what is not clean, green nickel."


2027 mentioned here. Aligns with BHP's. But we need to be production ready by 2027 imo so we need funding to happen within 2025. How that is going to happen, idk... I just don't know anymore. Hope we see a spark of light in this dark dark tunnel.