Rare Earth Stockpiling Or Another False Start?
Core Consultants published its May edition of the Monthly Rare Earth Report. The main topics in this feature include: MIIT new production standards Commercial stockpiling due to commence Investment from other countries continues China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) intends to set new standards for domestic rare earth producers. At present this is still […]
BREAKING NEWS: Congress Signs Bill Prohibiting The Import Of Raw Materials Originating From Africa
On the 26th of February, the US Federal Reserve signed a bill prohibiting the import of key raw materials from African and selected other countries. This bill comes at a time when the US is trying to force end-users such as OEMs, telecommunication manufacturers and technology firms to take responsibility for the entire supply chains, ensuring […]
Cobalt, Bauxite, Lithium to Outperform in 2016
The annual 121 mining investment event commences in Cape Town next week.Core Consultants have been invited to participate in a panel discussion that considers the commodities which would outperform in 2016. This has forced our company to consider the current scenario and the opportunities that might exist in the resource space this year. Bottom line…. […]
Outlook for Commodity Markets in 2016
Where is the Growth?
Internet of Things and South Africa’s Mines
Presented at ELB Engineering’s Technology Day in 2015, the relevance of this presentation continues to this day. The presentation explores whether mechanisation, using the latest internet of things (IoT) technology could improve profitability of South Africa’s mines. Click to Download Presentation
Philippines Likely To Ban Export Of Nickel Ore, Says Consultancy
To take full advantage of its booming nickel production, there is internal pressure on the Philippines to encourage local beneficiation and ban the export of ore, says mining consultancy firm Core Consultants MD Lara Smith. She explains to Mining Weekly that the Philippines government released a White Paper in September 2014 to fast-track a […]
Botswana Still Auspicious Mining Jurisdiction
Having ranked consistently as one of the top mining jurisdictions in Africa, Botswana remains a popular mining destination for investment – despite current infrastructure challenges and the global economic downturn, mining consultancy Core Consultants MD Lara Smith tells Mining Weekly. She points out that the Fraser Institute Mining Policy Perception Index 2014 ranked the Southern […]
Several Challenges Hampering Investment In Africa
African mining is expected to remain depressed, says mining consultancy Core Consultants MD Lara Smith, who believes 2015 will be characterised by reduced commodity prices, weakened demand and an oversupply in most markets. Smith tells Mining Weekly that a price rebound is only expected in 2016 and that metal prices are expected to remain low […]
Commodity Focus: Update On The Iron Ore Market
The iron ore market is expected to be in surplus for the next few years and possibly even the next decade. A number of factors are expected to contribute to this surplus. These include: A number of Australian miners have indicated their intentions to expand production. This includes BHP which intends to increase its export capacity […]
Third Quarter 2014 Ferrochrome Market Summary
Stainless steel production in 3Q14 fell to 10.49m tonnes compared to 10.8m tonnes in 2Q14. The main reason for the lower output was due to the European summer which resulted in European production falling from 2.11m tonnes in 2Q14 to 1.78m tonnes in 3Q14. The European stainless steel industry is still pursuing plant closures in […]