Latest Developments At Core Consultants
2013 was another exciting year for Core Consultants. We are happy to report that despite the macroeconomic conditions surrounding the mining industry, we were able to show strong growth from 2012. Our projects included feasibility studies across a broad spectrum of commodities. These included coal, iron ore, fertilizers, ferrochrome and sulphur. These projects also took […]
Company Optimistic About 2014 African Mining Indaba
Mining consultancy Core Consultants will be discussing its new service offerings, particularly focusing on the launch of fully customised subscription reports and the ability to undertake metallurgical testwork on behalf of clients, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, which will run from February 3 to 6, says Core Consultants MD Lara […]
Core Consultants Presents At 2013 Junior Mining Conference
Lara Smith, MD of Core Consultants’ will present at the 2013 Junior Mining Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. The topic is “what drives mining investment” The focus of the presentation will be two-fold. The first part will focus primarily on what drives mining demand. The latter part of the presentation will consider what makes an […]
Tungsten, Tantalum, Rare Earths Emerging As ‘Critical’ Global Metals
This article first appeared in Mining Weekly. To view the original article, click on this link: Tungsten, tantalum and rare-earth elements (REEs) have started to emerge as “critical” global metals and are expected to become highly scarce from 2015, Core Consultants MD Lara Smith said on Wednesday. “While the European Union and the US Department […]
Lara’s Interview with SAFM on the Amplats Crisis
“Those companies put profit first and humanity last.” Lara Smith’s discussion with South Africa FM on the Amplats Crisis in 2013. Read more commentary from Lara here.
Summit TV: Ferrochrome Outlook
http:// This text will be replaced Summit TV speaks to Lara Smith from Core Consultants about why the recovery for ferrochrome producers after the recent price slump is going to take a while. Ferrochrome may lack the glitter of gold and platinum, but it’s a vital part of our modern way of life. Why is […]
Lara Smith MD Core Consultants On The Outlook For The Ferrochrome Industry On Summit TV
Ferrochrome is a vital ingredient in making stainless steel, with lesser volumes used to make glass. Core Consultants ferrochrome expert Lara Smith told Summit TV last week that producers of stainless steel are now holding their breath as the world metals markets seems to be experiencing a slight slump, and stocks of base metals pile […]
Lara Smith On Stanford Who’s Who
Stanford Who’s Who proudly announces the addition of Lara Smith to the prestigious ranks of premier professionals as a result of her magnificent work in the mining industry. As the owner of Core Consultants, as well as throughout her brilliant professional career, Lara has routinely displayed the passion, vision, and dedication necessary to be successful […]
Cobalt, Tantalum And Rare Earths At Indaba
Cobalt, tantalum and rare earths are key topics at the African Mining Indaba Commodity Review The increased global interest in minor metals will shape the Commodities Review and Outlook ferroalloys and minor metals’ presentation at the 2012 Investing in African Mining Indaba, says commodity research and consultancy company Core Consultants. Featured speaker, Core Consultants MD […]
Ferrochrome Network Evening
On the 18th of October 2011, Core Consultants hosted their second ferrochrome networking evening, sponsored by SNC Lavalin South Africa. Key topics for this event featured presentations pertaining to chrome ore, with specific focus on UG2. Tim Aiken, Marketing Manager for Anglo Platinum provided insights into the UG2 volumes from platinum mines and the need […]