RARE EARTHS: America’s critical minerals strategy spells disaster
In May 2025, US rare earth magnet imports from China collapsed 93.3% after Beijing tightened export controls, escalating its use
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Glencore introduces 2025 half-year financial scorecard
BALANCE SHEET To view the full report click https://www.glencore.com/.rest/api/v1/documents/static/07647168-ed29-49b5-a379-9a
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Anglo American: Copper and iron ore lead strong operational performance
In its Interim Results 2025, Anglo American pointed out its portfolio simplification as the successful demerger of Valterra Platinum that
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Tin-based interlayer boosts solid-state sodium battery performance
Researchers in China have developed a promising new design for solid-state sodium batteries using a tin-based interlayer to solve long-standing
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China leads on small modular reactors deployment
As countries in the West finalise approvals and pilot schemes, China is already building and operating SMRs. The high-temperature gas-cooled
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Canada’s next gold mine could lead the way in organic growth
Whereas multi-million-ounce gold deposits are becoming increasingly difficult to find, there is still plenty of gold in the hills, according
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Driving forces behind the second nuclear renaissance
As we outline in our analysis “Nuclear energy is back“, the main reasons driving this second nuclear renaissance are a
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Small modular reactors are reshaping uranium demand
In 2025, there have been at least 6 major approvals or construction starts for small modular reactors (SMRs) globally —
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Supporting beneficiation but opposing policies that harm mining sector
Johannesburg-The Minerals Council South Africa is fully supportive of adding value to the country’s minerals, however, the process to create
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PLATINUM: Deficit of 816 koz in Q1 2025 on lower supply and higher demand
During Q1 2025, platinum supply and demand trends diverged. Total platinum supply declined by 10% year-on-year due to a 13%
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Mining and overall real GDP growth start 2025 on the back foot
As expected, real GDP growth momentum weakened in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 as the economy expanded by only
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South Africa transport minerals by rail is expensive and inefficient
South Africa was a key mining jurisdiction on the continent for many years. However, mounting institutional weaknesses have created several
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Overview of the green metals sector in South Africa
South Africa is strategically positioned as one of the few countries endowed with a diverse range of mineral commodities, including
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worldsteel announces the 2025 Steel Sustainability Champions
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has recognised 14 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2024. Now in
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Scientists capture carbon in seawater with tin-zinc electrodes
Researchers from Tongji University have developed a modified tin-zinc electrode that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) into formate, a valuable liquid
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Why the platinum market is in deficit
In commodities markets, a market in deficit is one where there is insufficient supply of a commodity to satisfy demand.
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Free Market Foundation: Eskom is still broken
While we may have enjoyed a relative break from the worst of loadshedding, we must not grow complacent. The causes
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Vanadium production and supply gaps
Vanadium is primarily extracted as a byproduct from mining titaniferous magnetite ores, where it is recovered during steel production. There
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Low carbon technology: Scientists smelt tin with hydrogen
Freiberg University in Germany has pioneered a new low carbon technology for smelting tin. The researchers used a ‘direct reduction’
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NeoSmelt Pilot Electric Smelting Facility targets low-carbon steel
The NeoSmelt pilot plant is intended to test and optimise production of iron from the electric smelting furnace (ESF), a
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Vietnam ends 13-year gold monopoly to fight price speculations and smuggling
Vietnam’s government has announced plans to liberalize the country’s gold bullion market. Vietnam’s General Secretary, To Lam, called for a
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Are silver and platinum the metals to watch?
As it remains a critical monetary asset in global financial markets, Gold continues to receive considerable attention. Though, all the
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Outlook for the green metals sector in Africa
The dependency of clean technologies on green metals indicates that demand for these resources will increase significantly in the medium
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Anglo American completes demerger of Anglo American Platinum
Anglo American plc announces that it has completed the demerger of c.51% of the Company’s interest in the platinum group
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Ramping up critical mineral production in the US, titanium prioritized
In 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) awarded IperionX US$47.1 million in funding to develop a fully-integrated domestic mineral-to-metal titanium supply
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ENDEAVOUR reports FY-2025 guidance on track
London – Endeavour Mining has announced its operating and financial results for Q1-2025, with highlights provided below. OPERATING SUMMARY Ian
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Platinum’s discount to gold is driving platinum jewellery demand growth
Demand for platinum jewellery got off to a strong start in the first quarter of 2025, increasing 9% year-on-year. For
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South Africa needs sound mining industry to thrive
Pretoria, 21 May 2025. The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) notes the tabling of the third iteration of the 2025
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New water-based tin batteries show promise
A new water-based tin battery technology is emerging as a simple but effective approach to storing energy. Technically known as
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China halts rare earth exports, Australia may fill the gap
Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, has pledged to invest A$1.2bn in a strategic reserve for critical minerals if he wins
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