Steenkampskraal's rare earth breakthrough that could anchor Africa's beneficiation - Tyrone Searle

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine in South Africa has achieved a significant milestone by producing high-purity mixed rare earths (MREC) in partnership with Mintek, demonstrating that South Africa can process rare earths locally rather than exporting concentrate to China for processing. This breakthrough could position South Africa as a rare earth processing hub for Africa, potentially serving mines in Nigeria, the DRC, and other African countries, while also exploring thorium applications for nuclear energy.