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Mo Shine covers the geopolitics, logistics and diplomacy of critical-mineral extraction in the Global South, with a focus on how African statecraft shapes what investors and operators can actually build. He spent more than a decade in newspaper journalism, as sub-editor and executive editor, and has worked with Skillings since 2009. His current work tracks the Lobito Corridor and other Western-backed rail routes, and what they change for working capital, regional diplomacy and operator resilience across the Central African Copperbelt.
New Frontier Minerals identifies 46 targets for heavy rare earths exploration at Harts Range in Australia, with 18 high-priority zones set for April fieldwork.
Pegasus Resources has announced the sale of its Icefield property in British Columbia to Ashley Gold, marking a strategic realignment as the Canadian junior exploration company…
Pensana Plc has announced that it has secured full financing—approximately US$268 million—for the Longonjo rare earth project in Angola, marking a critical milestone for one of…
Aluminum prices have begun to show signs of strain as tariff pressures and geopolitical developments introduce volatility across global markets. The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI)…
Silver prices have been on a steady climb, recently surpassing US$34 per ounce, driven by strong industrial demand, safe-haven buying, and gold’s record-breaking rally. While gold…
Arizona Lithium (ASX:AZL) is launching a $2 million share purchase plan (SPP) to advance its Prairie direct extraction project in Saskatchewan, Canada
London-listed magnet metal supply chain developer Pensana has secured full financing approval for its Longonjo rare earth project in Angola. The funding, totaling approximately $268 million,…
Geophysical Surveys Uncover Promising Drill Targets at Mt Isa North Antares Metals (ASX: AM5) has discovered additional copper targets at its Conglomerate Creek prospect, further strengthening…
Integral Metals Corp. (the "Company" or "Integral") has announced the launch of Phase I exploration on its Woods Creek Project in Montana. This initial phase, conducted…
Donald Trump’s economy is facing increasing challenges as economists warn of potential trouble ahead. While the former president has pledged to revamp trade policies, cut government…
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