Demand for minor metals to rise, but supply disruptions a risk

CAPE TOWN (miningweekly.com) – Demand for cobalt, tantalum and rare earth metals – seen as critical minor metals necessary for the continuation of the modern way of life – would continue to increase, but a mining consultancy group said on...

Demand for minor metals to rise, but supply disruptions a risk

Demand for cobalt, tantalum and rare earth metals – seen as critical minor metals necessary for the continuation of the modern way of life – would continue to increase, but a mining consultancy group said on Monday that there was a risk of...

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Cobalt, tantalum and rare earths among main topics at indaba’s commodities review

The increased global interest in minor metals will shape the Commodities Review and Outlook ferroalloys and minor metals’ presentation at the 2012 Investing in African Mining Indaba, says commodity research and consultancy company Core Consultants.

More beneficiation of cobalt wanted in DRC – Core

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) wants more refining of cobalt within the DRC itself, said Core Consultants MD Lara Smith.

Indaba to highlight key issues

At one of the world's largest gathering of mining’s most influential stakeholders and decision-makers, several international keynote speakers will be presenting their opinions and outlooks at the Mining Indaba 2011. The Indaba, which is being...