US warns China over rare earth controls
AMERICA'S Treasury secretary has cautioned China that sweeping new restrictions on rare earth and critical mineral exports risk forcing Western nations to sever economic...
South32 welcomes US Govt to Ambler exploration play
SOUTH32 welcomed the investment of the US government in the Ambler mining district in which the Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed miner has a joint venture.
The...
Techmet’s Trump link could benefit South Africa
TECHMET'S growth in critical minerals production, processing and marketing is likely to get "bigger and quicker" with the backing of the Trump administration, says...
Lithium miners tumble on China reserve report
LITHIUM producers in Australia and the US declined sharply after Chinese regulators approved a reserve report from a major lithium operation, alleviating some concerns...
Can South Africa deliver on rare earth minerals?
SOUTH Africa has the critical minerals that the US needs to industrialise, including rare earth minerals, President Cyril Ramaphosa told President Donald Trump in...
Tshisekedi says Congo will not auction minerals
THE Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has insisted his country will not "auction" its vast mineral wealth to the US, despite ongoing...
Lobito Corridor is huge step thanks to US, China
OUTSIDE South Africa, billions of dollars are being invested in upgrading and expanding rail networks to facilitate transport of minerals such as copper, cobalt,...
Congo lifts cobalt ban, plans quotas from Oct
THE Democratic Republic of Congo will lift its cobalt export ban from October 16 and impose annual quotas to manage global supply of the...
MMG confident Anglo nickel deal will pass muster
CHINESE-owned MMG is confident it will secure European regulatory approval for its $500m acquisition of Anglo American's nickel assets, according to a report in...
From DRD to Gold Road: the quiet rise of Ian Murray
SOME people are destined to be accountants; others feel they should have a seat on a beach somewhere. Occasionally, there are individuals who get...