The conventional framing of rare-earth supply assumes new mines. In practice, several African…
Critical Minerals-1 January 2025-10 min read
Four rare-earth feedstocks that do not require a new mine
Several African rare-earth opportunities derive from existing operations and waste streams rather than greenfield mine builds.
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Victor MkhaliphiMetallurgical Engineer
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Victor Mkhaliphi is a metallurgical engineer and minerals-sector analyst with experience spanning pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, mineral beneficiation economics and African industrial strategy.
Sources: Compiled from mineral-sands project filings and published rare-earth flow sheets.
Last updated: 1 January 2025
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