Gold miner faces global protests as it rekindles a mine with a violent legacy
Activists from Papua New Guinea, where a controversial gold mine is inching toward reopening, have joined a campaign of global protests ahead of the annual...
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Tanzania secures funding to develop rare earth and graphite projects
The Tanzanian government has signed framework agreements worth US$667M with three Australian companies, for the development of rare earth and graphite projects. The signing ceremony...
First Phosphate offers investors a smart way to play the electric vehicle space
Auto giants revving up to meet electric vehicle (EV) demand are looking at making key changes in the battery supply chain. They are now eying...
Arcadia Minerals strikes sulphide copper and gold at Gamikaub, Namibia
Arcadia Minerals (AM7) has intersected sulphide copper and gold mineralisation at its Gamikaub prospect within its Karibib project in Namibia. The company has received assays...
Why 2023 is a pivotal year for lithium prices
Five years ago, the lithium industry’s primary concern was insufficient investment. As investors paid increasingly more attention to developments in the sector, we have seen...
Saudi Arabia will mine minerals, but can it extract maximum added value?
The kingdom wants to leverage its untapped mineral deposits to boost non-oil exports and incentivize local manufacturers to turn raw materials into high-value products. Commodity...
Kodal secures financing from Chinese investor for Mali lithium project
Gold and lithium miner Kodal Minerals has agreed on a $117.5m conditional financing package with UK-based Xinmao Investment for the development of the Bougouni Lithium...
The Scramble for Critical Minerals Heats Up
Both Europe and the US want to loosen China’s grip over minerals needed to build electric cars and other climate-friendly high-tech tools. But rather than...
The critical minerals end-game?
Climate breakdown is becoming more apparent with frequent extreme weather events around the world. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there’s been a dramatic uptake of...
The President’s Inbox Recap: Critical Minerals and China
The latest episode of The President’s Inbox is live, and we’ve revived the practice of posting a weekly episode recap on The Water’s Edge. This...