Mining Indaba: US trade aggression could stall African metals investment, deepening supply gap

US protectionism could stall mineral processing investment around the world as supply shortages threaten to squeeze markets, delegates warn.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | February 4, 2025 | 7:27 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold expands lithium and nickel exploration to Namibia

The company also plans to invest $2 billion in the Mingomba copper-cobalt mine in Zambia.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2025 | 7:12 am

Fortescue gains control of Red Hawk

Fortescue has secured access to the undeveloped Blacksmith iron ore project, 30km west of its Solomon operations in Western Australia.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2025 | 5:06 am

China hits back at US tariffs with mineral export curbs

Beijing's retaliation includes export curbs on tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium, and molybdenum, vital for defence and clean energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2025 | 3:11 am

Rio Tinto faces new iron ore shipping snarls due to cyclones

Rio Tinto warned last month that its first-quarter iron ore shipments could be affected by disruptions to its rail operations.

Reuters | February 3, 2025 | 5:24 pm

Mattiq, Heraeus Precious Metals partner to advance green hydrogen production

The companies said they will shorten the R&D-to-commercialization timeline, rapidly advancing low-iridium catalysts from prototype to industrial-scale solutions.

Amanda Stutt | February 3, 2025 | 4:15 pm

JV video: How Dundee Sustainable Technologies’ eco-friendly advances boost ESG credentials

Dundee Sustainable Technologies (CSE: DST) has developed two innovative metallurgical processes that offer significant environmental benefits for the mining industry. The recent […]

Northern Miner Staff | February 3, 2025 | 3:53 pm