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Australian resources company Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare-earth concentrate...
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South Africa could face another jet fuel supply crisis by October unless urgent regulatory reforms are made, Fuel Industry Association of South Africa CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo has warned. Speaking...
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Petrochemicals company Sasol expects to meet the majority of its financial guidance for the 2025 financial year, as well as volume guidance across most business segments. It notes that its...
ASX-listed Volt Resources has drawn A$0.5-million from its funding facility with RiverFort Global Opportunities as the graphite developer ramps up progress on projects in the US and Tanzania. The...
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