US bans critical mineral exports in bid to boost defence
THE US will prohibit exports of certain used critical minerals as it moves to secure military supply chains and reduce reliance on China for...
Lithium mining stirs backlash from SA farmers
LITHIUM mining for batteries is becoming a pillar of South Africa's plan to harness the global shift to green energy, but faces resistance from...
Short sellers target US rare earth stocks
HEDGE funds are ramping up bets against US critical minerals companies, wagering that Trump administration support won't be enough to loosen China's grip on...
US backs Madagascar rare earths project
THE US State Department has confirmed support for the Ampasindava rare earths development in Madagascar, part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on...
Zimbabwe’s only lithium plant lacks spare capacity
ZIMBABWE'S single operating lithium sulphate plant, run by a unit of China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, has no room to process material from rival producers...
China launches vehicle to steer overseas mining deals
CHINA has set up a new state-backed investment company to coordinate its overseas mining deals, as Beijing seeks tighter control over global mineral supply...
Canada and Japan eye critical minerals stockpiling deal
CANADA and Japan are exploring joint mining projects and potential stockpiling arrangements for critical minerals including graphite and gallium, as Tokyo seeks to reduce...
US Army opens bases to critical minerals plants
THE US Army has struck preliminary agreements with four companies to build critical minerals processing facilities on military installations, marking the first time commercial...
Zimbabwe to use minerals deals with China for infrastructure
ZIMBABWE is in talks with China Railway over resource-backed financing to fund road and rail construction, as the southern African nation seeks to address...
Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division
RIO Tinto expects its lithium business to outpace all other divisions as the mining giant works to triple output by 2028 to meet rising...