Adj. Professor Warwick Powell 鲍韶山’s Post

Have you heard of the Simandou iron ore project? After nearly three decades, Rio Tinto is set to embark on the monumental project in Guinea. This ambitious endeavour, believed to be the world's largest and highest-grade new iron ore mine, promises to impact the global seaborne supply, with a potential 5% boost. The journey towards this historic development involves partnerships with the Guinean government and several companies, including five from China. Click the link below to discover how this project, after geopolitical shifts and technical complexities, aims to redefine steelmaking and contribute to decarbonisation. bit.ly/47RhGUk #seventyninthresources #guinea #simandou #riotinto

Samaan aikaan kun Yhdysvallat ja EU etsivät kuumeisesti Afrikasta keinoja vähentää riippuvuuttaan Kiinasta kriittisissä raaka-aineissa, etsii Kiina Afrikasta keinoja pienentää riippuvuuttaan Australian ja Brasilian teräksestä: "China has a number of iron ore projects in the works in Africa as part of its ‘foundation plan’ to de-risk its supply of the mineral. For now, the country relies heavily on Australia and Brazil, which supply the vast majority of the world’s iron ore. ...Africa’s need for infrastructure like highways, bridges, railways, housing, trains and cars meant the major demand for steel was likely to shift to Africa itself over the next decade or two. It could see more of the iron ore staying in Africa – an eventuality some Chinese companies are already preparing for." #kriittisetmateriaalit #rautamalmi #kiina #afrikka #derisking https://lnkd.in/dG5KS7ba

Ivanhoe has agreed to use the Lobito Corridor for its copper exports from Kamoa-Kakula in DRC. This is a positive development for the project's funders and contractors. It also aims to increase US's role in the region's economic growth. Interestingly, the railway line in Angola was built by China, and Zijin, a Chinese firm, co-owns the mine. This project is seen as a challenge to China's dominance in Africa. I guess in business, there are no friends, only self-interest and profit. https://lnkd.in/dA2-z72c.

Join us at American Rare Earths on this transformative journey, as we build a resilient and sustainable domestic mining future. In the face of growing challenges posed by Chinese dominance in the critical minerals market, American Rare Earths is committed to ensuring a resilient and sustainable supply chain for the West. 🌍🔋   As highlighted in the WSJ, Chinese companies have been expanding aggressively which has placed immense pressure on Western producers, leading to the suspension of key projects and mines. However, at American Rare Earths, we see this as an opportunity to innovate and lead the charge for a balanced and competitive global market with our flagship Halleck Creek rare earth project located in Wyoming, USA.      #AmericanRareEarths #SustainableMining #CriticalMinerals #Innovation #GreenTechnology #SupplyChainResilience #InvestInTheFuture     https://lnkd.in/gFZxyApD   ARR.AX $ARRNF $AMRRY Richard Hudson Sten Gustafson Geoffrey Hill Christopher Gibbs John Mansanti Melissa Sanderson Paul Zink Ken Traub Donald Swartz Joe Evers Dwight Kinnes Jose A. Rico Wayne Kernaghan SUSAN ASSADI Sara Stotter David Batista Beverly Jedynak 

The Prime Minister of Mauritania, in his speech during the presentation of his government's general policy to Parliament, mentioned that the government will undertake a feasibility study for the expansion of the railway network. This expansion will connect the northern regions, known for their mineral wealth, to the ports of Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, and increase the capacity of the ports to accommodate the expected rise in iron ore production.. If successful, this initiative will be a major driver for the development of this vital sector and will attract new investments in the exploration, extraction, and valorization of precious minerals. It is worth noting that Mauritania is located on one of the most important geological formations, containing vast and diverse mineral resources. The country exclusively hosts the Rgueibat Ridge. In contrast, the Man Ridge, its geological equivalent, is shared by many West African countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Ghana, all of which have seen significant mining projects due to these shared geological characteristics. Given the vastness of Mauritania's land and the remoteness of certain regions, the only way to effectively exploit these resources is by providing the necessary infrastructure to make these areas investment-ready.

*Technical Launch of the Nabeba Iron Ore Exploitation Project* On May 8, 2024, in Nabeba, the Minister of Transport (MINT), Jean Ernest Masséna NGALLÈ BIBÉHÈ, and the Minister of Mines, Industry, and Technological Development, Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry, joined forces for the launch of this groundbreaking project. They were accompanied by the Congolese Minister of State for Mining Industries and Geology, Pierre OBA, the Director-General of Bestway Finance Ltd, the Prefect of Sangha (Congo), the Chinese Investor Consortium, and ambassadors from Congo to Cameroon and Cameroon to Congo, as well as the Mayor of Souanke. With a symbolic shovel gesture, the authorities officially kickstarted this project, marking a pivotal moment in the interconnection between Cameroon and Congo. The regional integration between these nations will be further enhanced by the establishment of a 540-kilometer double-track railway on the Cameroonian side and a 149-kilometer railway on the Congolese side, as part of this initiative. The exploitation of this mineral deposit will serve as a catalyst for economic growth in both Cameroon and Congo, positioning them as leaders in multimodal transportation within the CEMAC zone. Beyond road and air transport, the railway will significantly improve the movement of goods and people between the two countries. During his address, the Minister of Transport expressed gratitude to the Chinese investor consortium for their financial commitment, recalling their pledge of $2 billion during the project's launch in Beijing. He also commended the determination of the President of the Republic of Congo, H.E. Denis SASSOU NGUESSO, and the visionary leadership of the President of Cameroon, H.E. Paul BIYA, whose intellect and foresight were instrumental in realizing the project. Just before the technical launch of the Nabeba Iron Ore Exploitation Project, the MINT and MINMIDT visited the iron ore deposit site in Mbalam. #InfrastructureDevelopment #RegionalIntegration #EconomicGrowth #MiningIndustry #InvestmentOpportunities

Investments in infrastructure in Africa to improve the efficiency of exporting critical metals (mostly copper and cobalt) from the Copperbelt. The US supporting the Lobito Corridor from Angola into the Copperbelt. The Chinese looking to take the lead on the eastern corridor from Dar es Salam into the Copperbelt.

Investment is key right now in the mining environment and there’s a lot of potential with the federal governments low-carbon economy fund to drive investment in the mining sector. With many companies seeking to use lower impact technologies, improve recoveries, invest in wind turbines and green vehicle, this fund along side the provincial green transition fund may provide a significant boost to small-large mining companies as clearly demonstrated below.

A few weeks ago, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and Mark Warner of Virginia unveiled bipartisan legislation titled the “Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024.” This bill aims to diminish China’s dominance by guaranteeing a secure, comprehensive supply of critical minerals for the U.S. and its global partners. The proposed legislation focuses on strengthening diplomatic and financial strategies to aid both public and private sectors in securing and processing these vital resources. It is crucial for the U.S. to reduce its dependence on critical minerals from China without delay. Supporting the proposed U.S. mines focused on critical mineral production—such as Twin Metals Minnesota LLC’s project, Resolution Copper’s proposed mine, and NewRange Copper Nickel’s NorthMet project— represent excellent initial steps. For more information, please visit the link below: https://lnkd.in/gk7Xdawr

Ivanhoe ships first copper through Angola via railway Ivanhoe ships first copper through Angola via railway The first train of copper concentrate from Kamoa-Kakula, consisting of 16 wagons. (Image courtesy of Ivanhoe Mines.) Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) said its first shipment of copper concentrate from its Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had arrived by rail to the port of Lobito, in Angola. The trial run consists of sending a total of 10,000 tonnes of copper concentrate along the new railway from the DRC through Angola, along the Lobito corridor. The first 1,100 tonnes were sent on December 23 and arrived at Lobito on December 31, 2023. The shipment shows that Ivanhoe could shorten its export route from Kamoa-Kakula by two thirds, simplifying logistics and cutting costs. Currently, the Canadian miner trucks copper concentrates from Kamoa-Kakula across sub-Saharan Africa to the ports of Durban in South Africa and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, as well as Beira in Mozambique and Walvis Bay in Namibia. Last year, nearly 90% of Kamoa-Kakula’s concentrates were shipped to international customers from the ports in South Africa and Tanzania, with an average round-trip taking between 40 and 50 days. “Our first trial shipment is an important milestone on the path to creating a new supply chain linking the Central African Copperbelt to world markets,” Ivanhoe Mines founder and co-chairman Robert Friedland said in the statement. “Establishing a reliable, modern rail link to the port of Lobito in Angola will have transformational benefits for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Zambia,” Friedland said. Once fully active, the Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor is also expected to reduce the Scope 3 emissions carbon footprint of Kamoa-Kakula copper exports. #Angola #development #Diversification