Alphamin on a clear growth path
Alphamin Resources Corps’ (AFM: TSXV, APH: JSE) tin mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a spectacular high-risk-high-reward growth story and with development at Mpama South imminent, the company is ready to start the next chapter in its short but astounding history.
Pelagic Resources now a top world trader
When trading firm Pelagic Resources was established about six years ago, the world was a different place. It was way before Covid-19 would cause a health crisis and severely disrupt supply chains across the world.
Post-covid green growth: Strategic opportunity for commodity traders
There have been substantial gains in the commodity sector, which started with Covid-19 lockdowns in China and moved swiftly to the rest of the world. The gains in battery elements and precious metals in particular have benefitted key commodity traders including Glencore, Pelagic Resources and Traxys.
Pelagic rides high on battery metals supercycle
The green revolution is here, and battery metals are on the podium While the last mining boom had front-runner bulk commodities like iron ore and coking coal, the new age battery and green energy metals are set to enter medal position this time around. As the energy revolution continues to unfold, battery and green energy […]
Analysis of lithium’s inclusion on the EU critical metals list
On 1 September, the EU revealed that it included lithium on its updated list of critical metals. Three days later, the European Commission announced the launch of a new industry alliance, with the aim of building a complete EU supply chain for raw materials like lithium which are considered critical for the region’s digital and […]
End reliance on China with USA Rare Earth’s help
Teams have been continuing their work amidst lockdown and have started processing rare earths in the US. 70% of Round Top rare earths are in the heavy category. As such their feasibility study is being expedited with maiden production expected within 30 months. Last week’s equipment purchases from Hitachi enables 2000 tons/year of sintered […]
Chinese rare earth sector seemed very prepared for COVID19
The Chinese rare earth sector seemed prepared for COVID19. In fact, some market participants assert that the fact that the Chinese rare earth market was relatively unaffected by the virus is evidence that the authorities not only knew about the virus and covered it up, but took active measures to protect their markets by increasing […]
Effects of Covid19 on Rare Earths
The Effects of COVID19 on Rare Earths is a brief presentation designed to highlight the impact of COVID19 on the rare earth market. Initially the effects of COVID19 on rare earths was not obvious as the Chinese New Year which is generally characterised as a period of fewer trades. Moreover, the fact that there were […]
USA Rare Earth joins forces with Arafura
Last year Australia’s minerals agency signed a deal with its US counterpart to jointly develop both countries’ critical mineral reserves. The agreement, was in response to the US’s need to broaden its supply chain of rare earths and critical minerals, which China currently dominates. USA Rare Earth LLC holds an option to earn up to […]
Nations Seek Rare Earth Co-operation with Greenland
According to Australia’s resources minister, Matt Canavan, rare earth mining is now seen as a “national priority.” The country is considering underwriting loans to develop its reserves of critical metals and such as rare earths and is seeking development partners such as the United States. As we indicated our previous rare earth article the US […]