The over-reliance on concentrated supply chains for key minerals is a major issue in the current global energy transition, according to Oryx Global Partners’ most recent paper, The Need for key Minerals Supply Chain Diversification. 90% of rare earths, more ...
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Trump uncertainties push safe-haven gold to near all-time high
Gold prices soared to near three-month highs on Wednesday, trading just below its record peak, fuelled by a soft dollar and lack of clarity around U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy plans, which investors fear could trigger trade wars and elevate ...
Indonesian parliament proposes revision of mining law
Indonesia’s parliament proposed on Thursday to revise the country’s mining law to help the government accelerate development of its mineral processing industry and to regulate mining permits for religious groups and for universities. President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to expedite ...
What is flotation and how to optimize it?
Overview Flotation is the most flexible and adaptable mineral beneficiation technique. Mineral separation by flotation works on physicochemical surface properties of valuable and unwanted gangue minerals. It is being continuously modified for low-grade complex sulfide ores like lead-zinc, leadzinc-copper, nickel-platinum-gold, ...
Zambia copper output up 12% last year as key mines recover
Zambia’s copper output rose 12% in 2024, buoyed by a recovery in production at key mines as the government counts on the sector to drive economic growth. Output reached roughly 820,670 metric tons, up from 732,580 tons the year before, Mines Minister ...