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Danakali about to secure financing for potash project in Eritrea

Debt financing agreements worth $200 million could be finalized “any day” and are expected to catalyze equity financing to start the almost 30-month development of the 1.1 billion-tonne Colluli sulphate of potash project, the company said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2019 | 3:54 am

Malaysia govt ‘pleased’ with rare earths firm Lynas’ plans to move initial ore processing — CEO

Lynas said it intends to build an initial ore processing plant in Western Australia that would help it overcome political headwinds in Malaysia.

Reuters | May 24, 2019 | 9:52 am

South Australia grants Havilah mineral leases for Kalkaroo project

Owner Havilah Resources said the decision secures the company's right to mine Kalkaroo.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 24, 2019 | 6:52 am

China’s sway over tech metals under scrutiny after Huawei swoop

China’s grip on the world’s rare earths market is in focus once again amid speculation the dominant producer could choke off supplies as the trade war escalates.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2019 | 11:52 am

Glencore to supply cobalt feedstock to restart First Cobalt refinery in Canada

Glencore said it will also evaluate providing a loan to fund the capital needs to restart the refinery, as the two companies look to speed up the restart.

Reuters | May 21, 2019 | 1:57 pm

BHP more bullish on long-term EV prospects

The world's largest miner has revised up expectations for electric vehicle sales and market penetration, but warns the electrification of the transport sector will proceed only as fast as the development of charging infrastructure does.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 7:45 am

Lynas to move upstream processing of rare earths from Malaysia to Australia

The Australian miner, the world's only major producer of rare earths outside China, said the A$500 million-plan ($346 million) aims to boost production, appease Malaysian regulators and fend off takeover attempts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 4:55 am

Tesla is turning rivals into roadkill – even in China

Based on March electric car registrations in over 80 countries Tesla deployed more battery power than its four largest rivals combined.

Frik Els | May 15, 2019 | 11:49 pm

US Senate moves forward on plan to develop electric vehicle supply chain

US lawmakers have moved closer to developing a national electric vehicle supply chain policy.

Reuters | May 15, 2019 | 2:16 pm

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