Category: Mining

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Southern Africa’s Critical Minerals Potential Hinges on Investment and Policy Reforms

Southern Africa possesses approximately 30% of the world’s critical mineral resources essential for clean energy technologies, according to a new World Economic Forum analysis. Despite this vast potential, the region captures only a fraction of global exploration spending, hampered by policy uncertainty and infrastructure challenges. Experts suggest that unlocking this mineral wealth requires strategic derisking measures and cross-border collaboration to attract necessary capital.

Vast Mineral Wealth Meets Financing Challenges

Southern Africa holds about 30% of the world’s critical mineral resources according to reports from the World Economic Forum, positioning the region as a potential powerhouse in the global transition to cleaner energy. The analysis, conducted in collaboration with the Development Bank of Southern Africa and McKinsey & Company, highlights minerals including copper, cobalt, lithium, graphite, and platinum-group metals across ten Southern African nations.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
ManufacturingMining

Titan Mining’s Graphite Production Expansion Amid China Export Limits

Titan Mining announces graphite concentrate production at its New York facility, with shares soaring 26.8% after China’s expanded export limits. The move aims to supply half of U.S. natural graphite demand, highlighting strategic shifts in global supply chains for EV batteries and renewable energy.

In a significant development for the North American minerals sector, Titan Mining has revealed plans to commence graphite concentrate production at its Empire State Mines in New York, sparking a 26.8% surge in its stock price. This strategic move comes just days after China broadened its export restrictions on critical minerals, underscoring global supply chain vulnerabilities. With an annual output target of 40,000 tonnes, Titan aims to fulfill approximately 50% of the current U.S. natural graphite demand, positioning itself as a key player in reducing dependency on foreign sources.

Graphite’s Critical Role in Modern Technology

by Tyler Brooks P.E