Investors take closer look at rare earth elements as technology, green revolution pick up pace

Plucked from obscurity owing to growing demand, the world’s 16 rare earth elements (REEs) are a bit of a conundrum. For one, they are not actually rare. They are found in much higher quantities and much greater concentration than precious...

Investors take closer look at rare earth elements as technology, green revolution pick up pace

Plucked from obscurity owing to growing demand, the world’s 16 rare earth elements (REEs), are a bit of a conundrum.

Project Lion adds to Xstrata’s pride

With a capacity of more than 1,6-million tons of ferrochrome a year, Xstrata Alloys is currently the world's largest and lowest-cost Southern African ferrochrome producer.

Hernic strides to long-term profitability

On the road to Thabazimbi, from Hartebeespoort Dam, some 7 km from Brits, there is an imposing factory.

Stainless growth triggers new chrome outpour

Southern African ferrochrome producers are gearing themselves to enlarge their share of the global ferrochrome market based on a belief that the stainless-steel market, which consumes 78% of mined chromite ore, is set to grow.

Stainless-steel growth prospects trigger new chrome outpouring

Southern African ferrochrome producers are gearing themselves to enlarge their share of the global ferrochrome market based on a belief that the stainless-steel market, which consumes 78% of mined chromite ore, is set to grow.