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Critical minerals: Africa wants to process, China builds

Louise Margolin, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Africa Business+ and Mining Editor at Jeune Afrique, and Ousmane Diawara, Partner Mining & Infrastructure at EY, explain how Africa is increasing its mineral processing capacity, with support from China.

Why rare earth elements are hiding in plain sight

Rare earth elements (REEs) are rising in demand amid competition for resources used in technology components. However, the supply struggle isn’t fuelled by the scarcity of metals in Earth’s crust.


 

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Sandvik end-to-end resin bolting solutions for underground mining

Sandvik is advancing its ground support portfolio with end-to-end resin bolting solutions designed to improve safety and productivity. By combining drilling and bolting equipment, resin technologies, chemical products, and a comprehensive bolt portfolio into one package, the company aims to simplify operations and help mines achieve more consistent results.

 
 

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