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Canada’s rare earth push signals changing priorities in global trade
WHEN CANADA announced the $175 million loan for the Strange Lake project, many people's first reaction...
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Australian miner reports high-grade lithium find in Nigeria after licence approvals
Chariot reports lithium grades of up to 5.96% from early sampling in Nigeria. Six licences approved...
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Dubai praises Zimbabwe diamonds after major sale
Dubai praised Zimbabwe’s diamonds after 500,000 carats were sold through Trans Atlantic Gem Sales. ZCDC operates...
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U.S. buys 20% stake in Mozambique graphite mine
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation invested $46 million in Syrah Resources. The deal gives Washington...
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Ruthenium and tantalite prices climb on tight supply
Ruthenium and tantalite prices have risen to multi‑year highs on strong global demand. South Africa remains...
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DRC’s $1.4bn Manono lithium project moves ahead as demand for battery minerals grows
The DRC is developing the $1.4bn Manono lithium project in Tanganyika Province. Zijin Mining says the...
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Zambia says copper output will pass 1M tonnes in 2026
Zambia says copper production will pass 1 million tonnes in 2026. The rise is driven by...
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Glencore warns of shutdown as South Africa’s power crisis threatens ferrochrome jobs
Glencore says its South African ferrochrome smelters may shut down because electricity costs are too high....
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Global tensions disrupt gold routes, raising costs for Zimbabwe exporters
Global tensions have forced ships to avoid the Red Sea and take longer routes. The longer...
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Zimbabwe central bank suspends gold retention policy for small miners
Zimbabwe central bank suspends new forex retention policy for small-scale gold miners. Move follows implementation problems...
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