Lithium exports from Kodal delayed
REGULATORY hurdles in Mali have prevented British miner Kodal Minerals from exporting more than 20,000 tons of lithium concentrate, said Reuters which cited the...
Warfare reshaping critical minerals demand, says Friedland
MILITARY conflicts and surging defense budgets are dramatically altering metals demand globally, with western nations unprepared for critical shortages, said Ivanhoe Mines co-chair, Robert...
China has ample cobalt despite Congo export ban
CHINESE cobalt smelters remain well-supplied despite a four-month export ban imposed by the Democratic Republic of Congo in February, said Reuters which cited industry...
All eyes on Congo as cobalt market hangs in balance
A LOOMING decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on cobalt exports could dramatically increase prices and push battery manufacturers towards alternative materials,...
Exxaro to buy manganese assets from Ntsimbintle for R11.67bn
EXXARO Resources on Tuesday announced an agreement to buy manganese assets in South Africa's Northern Cape, principally from Ntsimbintle Holdings which owns 50.1% of...
Glencore-backed Cobalt Holdings to make UK debut in June
COBALT Holdings is set to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange in June, targeting a strategic position in the...
China imposes export curbs on rare earths
CHINA has curbed exports of rare metals as part of its retaliation to President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
The list of rare earths announced Friday...
US progressing minerals deal in Congo
THE US planned to press on with a potential multi-billion dollar investment programme in the minerals industry of the Democratic Republic of Congo, said...
Sibanye-Stillwater projects win “strategic designation” in Europe
SIBANYE Stillwater's ambition to become an important cog in Europe's critical minerals industry received a fillip on Wednesday after the European Commission deemed two...
EU designates Anglo’s Sakatti copper project ‘strategic’
ANGLO American said on Tuesday its Sakatti project in Finland had been designated strategic by the European Commission – a development that would improve...