Malawi
Speciality metals
Sovereign appoints industry veteran as head of development
"Attracting individuals of this calibre to the Sovereign team is a huge endorsement of the Kasiya Project." - Dr Julian Stephens
Uranium
Biden’s clean energy plan fuelling great expectations for uranium price
"Thanks to Joe Biden, uranium’s coiled spring status is now drawing in more devotees by the day." - Barry FitzGerald
Platinum Group Metals
Sovereign Metals’ Malawi footprint poised to see global dominance
Sovereign’s expanding rutile footprint in Malawi could prove to be one of the world’s most significant sources.
Energy
Lotus to increase ownership of uranium project
"Consolidating ownership is a milestone for us as it positions for a recommencement of operations in an improving uranium price environment."
Battery metals
Milestone notched at Songwe Hill
Mkango has announced the successful completion of the flotation pilot plant programme for the Songwe Hill Rare Earths project in Malawi.
Speciality Minerals
Mkango makes a milestone move in Malawi
The selection and piloting of the flotation processing flowsheet is a critical step towards commercialisation of the Songwe project.
Battery metals
Sovereign Metals’ graphite holds the key to decarbonisation
Despite short-term graphite price fluctuations continued electric vehicle uptake will drive graphite demand growth creating the need for increased global graphite production, therefore ASX-listed Sovereign Metals’ Malingunde saprolite-hosted graphite project in Malawi has my attention this week.
Central Africa
Rare earth recycling project for loudspeakers announced
“With demand for rare earth magnets accelerating, it is imperative that we find viable economic solutions to reclaim end of life magnets."
East Africa
Lotus Resources to raise $5m for uranium restart at Kayelekera
ASX-listed Lotus Resources has received binding commitments to raise $5 million for the restart of the Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi.
Gold
Curbing illegal mining in the Great Lakes Region amid COVID-19
An all-inclusive approach is what is needed to curb illegal sourcing and trafficking of mineral resources in Africa’s Great Lakes region.
