Ilmenite

Clarity Acquires Harp Lake Nickel Project and Expands Exploration Portfolio

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Claims can be accessed by Float Plane landing on Harp Lake or By Helicopter from Goose Bay.

Key Points: 
  • Claims can be accessed by Float Plane landing on Harp Lake or By Helicopter from Goose Bay.
  • Located in the Harp Lake Intrusive suite of Central Labrador, the Harp Lake Nickel Property hosts rocks comprised of Mesoproterozoic (1350 Ma), Leucogabbro to Leucotroctolite within mafic Intrusives rocks.
  • Clarity Gold Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration project generator company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of precious and base metals projects.
  • Clarity also has title on three additional early-stage projects in British Columbia:
    Empirical Gold Copper Molybdenite Property (10,518 ha) Lillooet, B.C.

RETRANSMISSION: Spearmint Acquires the "Green Clay Lithium Project" in Clayton Valley, Nevada

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

James Nelson, President of Spearmint Resources, stated, "We are very pleased to have acquired another lithium project to add to our portfolio in Clayton Valley, Nevada, the most premier address for lithium in North America.

Key Points: 
  • James Nelson, President of Spearmint Resources, stated, "We are very pleased to have acquired another lithium project to add to our portfolio in Clayton Valley, Nevada, the most premier address for lithium in North America.
  • The remainder of 2021 and beyond will be an extremely active period for Spearmint with catalysts coming ahead on multiple projects."
  • In good faith, Spearmint, the optionee, has agreed to pay the claim maintenance fees directly to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
  • If the deal does not close, the owner has agreed to reimburse Spearmint for the cost of the claim maintenance fees.

Spearmint Acquires the "Green Clay Lithium Project" in Clayton Valley, Nevada

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

James Nelson, President of Spearmint Resources, stated, "We are very pleased to have acquired another lithium project to add to our portfolio in Clayton Valley, Nevada, the most premier address for lithium in North America.

Key Points: 
  • James Nelson, President of Spearmint Resources, stated, "We are very pleased to have acquired another lithium project to add to our portfolio in Clayton Valley, Nevada, the most premier address for lithium in North America.
  • The remainder of 2021 and beyond will be an extremely active period for Spearmint with catalysts coming ahead on multiple projects."
  • In good faith, Spearmint, the optionee, has agreed to pay the claim maintenance fees directly to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
  • If the deal does not close, the owner has agreed to reimburse Spearmint for the cost of the claim maintenance fees.

Rio Tinto signs groundbreaking renewable energy agreement in Madagascar

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar.
  • This project, which uses solar and wind energy, will significantly contribute towards Rio Tintos operations in Madagascar achieving its carbon neutral objective by 2023.
  • Rio Tinto Minerals Chief Executive Sinead Kaufman said: With this flagship project, QMM is leading the way at Rio Tinto and in Madagascar in utilizing renewable energy to power mining operations and reduce carbon emissions.
  • QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), is a joint venture between Rio Tinto (80%) and the government of Madagascar (20%).

East Africa Mining Market Report 2020 Featuring Barrick Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, Tirupati Graphite and EcoGraf

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

A large number of companies are involved in the region\'s mining sector, including major companies like Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti.

Key Points: 
  • A large number of companies are involved in the region\'s mining sector, including major companies like Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti.
  • Artisanal mining forms a large part of the mining sector in East Africa.\nSome of the region\'s most significant minerals exports are rutile, ilmenite, zircon, gold, and soda ash.
  • This has included a draft policy in Ethiopia to attract foreign mining companies to develop its mining sector.\nIn Rwanda, the processing of new licence applications is being streamlined while in Tanzania, the government established mineral trading centres in every region to reduce tax evasion and illegal exports of minerals.
  • In Uganda, artisanal mining activities are being legalised to bring them into the tax net.\n'

East Africa Mining Market Report 2020: State of the Industry, Influencing Factors, Competition, Outlook, Industry Associations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

A large number of companies are involved in the region\'s mining sector, including major companies like Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti.

Key Points: 
  • A large number of companies are involved in the region\'s mining sector, including major companies like Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti.
  • Artisanal mining forms a large part of the mining sector in East Africa.\nSome of the region\'s most significant minerals exports are rutile, ilmenite, zircon, gold, and soda ash.
  • This has included a draft policy in Ethiopia to attract foreign mining companies to develop its mining sector.\nIn Rwanda, the processing of new licence applications is being streamlined while in Tanzania, the government established mineral trading centres in every region to reduce tax evasion and illegal exports of minerals.
  • In Uganda, artisanal mining activities are being legalised to bring them into the tax net.\n'

Worldwide Zirconium Industry to 2025 - Players Include, Alkane Resources, Doral Mineral Sands & Rio Tinto Among Others

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Zirconium refers to a lustrous silver-grey transition metal that is commonly found in volcanic and plutonic rocks.

Key Points: 
  • Zirconium refers to a lustrous silver-grey transition metal that is commonly found in volcanic and plutonic rocks.
  • It is commercially extracted from minerals, such as zirconium dioxide and zircon, and is found infused with silica, ilmenite and rutile.
  • Significant growth in the nuclear power industry across the globe is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market.
  • What is the structure of the global zirconium market and who are the key players?

West Africa Mining Industry Report 2020: State of the Industry, Influencing Factors, Competition, Outlook, Industry Associations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The "Mining in West Africa 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Mining in West Africa 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report focuses on Mining in West Africa and includes information on mining resources and production across the region, trade statistics, developments, corporate actions, pertinent regulation and other influencing factors.
  • Minerals produced in West Africa include bauxite, coal, copper, diamonds, gemstones, gold, ilmenite, iron ore, lead, manganese, nickel, phosphate rock, rutile, silver, columbite-tantalite, tin, uranium, zinc and zircon.
  • These include invitations for plans to develop mines and plants, plans to group artisanal miners into cooperatives and the granting of refining licences.

Mkango Announces Rutile and Ilmenite Discovery in Malawi

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Mkango is planning an exploration programme of more extensive soil sampling, additional auger drilling, and mineralogical test work to identify rutile prospects across this potential new rutile province within the Mchinji licence.

Key Points: 
  • Mkango is planning an exploration programme of more extensive soil sampling, additional auger drilling, and mineralogical test work to identify rutile prospects across this potential new rutile province within the Mchinji licence.
  • Rutile, anatase and ilmenite are naturally occurring TiO2 minerals, whose main uses are 90% for pigments, 5% production of titanium metal and 5% welding.
  • Sierra Rutile owned by Iluka is the only high grade, large scale operating primary source natural rutile mine globally.
  • The Company holds interests in four exclusive prospecting licenses in Malawi: the Phalombe licence, the Thambani licence, the Chimimbe Hill licence and the Mchinji licence.

Global Titanium Dioxide Market Growth Opportunities, 2020-2026 - Develop a Diverse Portfolio of Products, Integrate Backwards to Augment Operational Efficiency - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Pigment-grade and nano-grades of titanium dioxide are the key product types in the titanium dioxide market.

Key Points: 
  • Pigment-grade and nano-grades of titanium dioxide are the key product types in the titanium dioxide market.
  • The high demand from the paints and coatings, plastics, and paper and paperboard industries has been a key contributor to the growth of the titanium dioxide market.
  • The global titanium dioxide market is expected to witness a moderate growth by volume during the forecast period.
  • However, with regulatory bodies across Europe moving toward the step of classifying titanium dioxide as a potential carcinogen, end-use industries have been considering alternatives, which has been to an extent, dampening titanium dioxide market growth.