vanadium
West Africa
AG Vision: Nigeria on genuine quest to enable mineral potential
The NIMEP findings so far are acting as a catalyst in providing a large pool of geoscientific data that can warrant the mineral economic potential of Nigeria.
Battery metals
Bushveld Minerals ups its interest in Enerox
Integrated primary vanadium producer and energy storage provider Bushveld Energy’s subsidiary, Enerox Holdings, has acquired a further 65.1% stake in Enerox GmbH.
Features & Analysis
Steelpoortdrift well positioned to become a major global vanadium supplier
The mineral resource for the Steelpoortdrift vanadium project in South Africa continues to compare highly favourably to other vanadium deposits globally. This...
Battery metals
MRA EXCLUSIVE at Mining Indaba: Vanadium – the less-understood battery metal
Fortune Mojapelotalks about the relevance of vanadium to the energy storage and battery metals market, and the value South Africa has to contribute.
Battery metals
Battery metals: Long term demand remains strong
The EV sector has taken the mining industry by storm in the last five years. Metals and minerals used in energy storage batteries have taken centre stage.
Energy
Shining a light on VRFBs for energy storage applications
While the majority of current vanadium demand underwritten by the steel industry as an additive to strengthen various grades of steel, a...
Platinum Group Metals
Why platinum group metals are still hot property
Chris Griffith, CEO of Anglo American Platinum, talks about the company’s long term vision for its operations in South Africa and supply to various markets.
Battery metals
Bushveld Minerals completes acquisitions
"We are now able to fine tune the plan for these assets and then provide, in due course, a comprehensive strategy to our stakeholders."
Energy
A game changer for energy storage safety
The renewable energy market is anticipated to grow significantly to around $1.5 billion by 2025 as most countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Exploration
From bust to boom: Africa attracts exploration spend
The past 18 months has seen a uptick in exploration. There have been boom and bust cycles in the past – the latest cycle lasting longer than expected.
