Critical minerals face disruption due to concentration, IEA warns
CRITICAL mineral markets face disruption risks due to increasing concentration, particularly in refining and processing sectors, said Reuters citing the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The...
Congo may agree minerals processing deal with Rwanda
A PEACE deal being negotiated by the US between Congo and Rwanda could allow for the legitimate export of Congolese minerals to Rwanda for...
Chile’s Codelco and Rio Tinto form lithium venture
CHILE'S state-owned copper giant Codelco has announced a strategic partnership with global mining titan Rio Tinto for its new Maricunga lithium project, marking a...
Kodal expects Mali permit to export 27,000 tons of lithium
KODAL Minerals expects to receive an export permit "in the near future" for 27,000 tons of lithium concentrate stockpiled at its Bougouni project in...
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...