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...
Sovereign to raise $40m for Kasiya rutile/graphite project
SOVEREIGN Metals said on Monday it intended to raise $40m through a placement of shares with the funds earmarked for the continued development of...
Exxaro targets “first” manganese deal this year
EXXARO Resources said on Thursday it hoped to convert "interesting conversations" with South African manganese miners into an investment during this year.
"We have been...
New Exxaro boss Ben Magara commits to battery metals
EXXARO Resources said on Thursday it had appointed the former Lonmin boss Ben Magara as its new CEO, effective April 1.
Magara, currently a non-executive...
Rio to raise $9bn in US bonds for lithium
The world's biggest iron ore producer Rio Tinto will raise $9bn in US investment-grade bonds as it seeks to fund its recently-closed buyout of...
The challenges facing Sibanye-Stillwater’s new boss
SIBANYE-Stillwater CEO-designate Richard Stewart told investors last month he has no plans to change the miner’s strategy. Having been with Sibanye-Stillwater for a decade...
Glencore backs cobalt investment firm planning UK listing
GLENCORE is to take a 10% stake in a cobalt investment company that plans to float in London during May, the Financial Times reported...