Rare earths deja vu: Chinese crackdown = higher prices
Last week it was reported that the Chinese government published new guidelines designed to eliminate illegal mining and encourage more high-end processing.
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Sibanye-Stillwater has contingency plans for strike at platinum operations
The new strike would begin on Jan. 22 and involve around 12,500 of its members.
Singapore’s Alliance Minerals reframes lithium supply deal, seeks new customers
Several new Australian lithium mines started production in the past year, with global demand expected to surge on take-up of electric vehicles.
Project Halo rejects favouritism claims in Optimum coal mine buy
The South African consortium distanced itself from allegations that it is linked to the Gupta family, the previous owner of Optimum coal and other two assets.
Emmerson moves forward with Africa’s hottest new potash project
Company has completed a scoping study at its Khemisset project in northern Morocco, which shows it has the potential to be among the world’s lowest capital cost potash mines.
Lion One buys drill assets in Fiji
The purchase would allow the North Vancouver miner to prepare for drilling at its 100%-owned Tuvatu gold project.
Toronto miner closer to start drilling at Peruvian project
Palamina just submitted an Environmental Impact Declaration to the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
World class potash project in Eritrea closer to development
Danakali, an Australian-based miner, has moved to within sight of developing the potential world-class Colluli potash project which sits close to the Red Sea which is Eritrea's eastern border.
Anglo American begins quest to unearth next CEO
Company sources say Cutifani is happy to stay beyond his 2020 mandate and that shareholders are not against the idea, but they added that Duncan Wanblad, promoted early this month to group director of strategy and business development, is regarded as a potential successor.