Zimbabwe to enter lithium market with $1.4bn mine
Country is backing Prospect Resources’ (ASX:PSC) Arcadia lithium project, expected to generate that much revenue over eight years.
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De Beers on exploration spree as secures South Africa licences
The Anglo American unit is also said to be eying exploration licences in Zimbabwe and Congo.
Investment poised to increase in Chile – central bank survey
Chile's economy is poised to improve by mid-year as rebounding copper prices and President-elect Sebastian Pinera's promise of business-friendly policies increase optimism among investors.
Sandvik invests $25 million to boost use of metal 3D printing
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file and Sandvik wants to use it for scale production.
Summing up 5 key predictions for global markets in 2018
The following graphic discusses key themes of the year such as central bank policy, European unity, China, cryptocurrencies, and emerging markets.
Private capital favours investing in copper over gold for first time
New report shows private equity investment in mining jumped to $2.3 billion last year, with the bulk going into copper and battery metals.
Congo seeks more cobalt market control as batteries drive boom
The Democratic Republic of Congo will seek greater control of the global cobalt market by engaging directly with car and battery manufacturers.
Palladium rally may mean auto catalytic converter price hikes coming
Increased automotive industry demand and a supply shortage boosted the price of palladium to an all-time high of $1,138.00 on Jan 15
Anglo takes down South Africa sale sign and may even buy
Anglo raised the possibility it could start buying assets in SA, the latest sign of how much has changed in two years, when the miner was focused on selling.
