Mozambique Graphite and Gold Mineralisation
Minrom Consulting performed a non-invasive exploration programme in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province, investigating graphite and gold mineralisation.
REE: Global Demand for Rare Earth Elements Powers Sustainability and Fuels Innovation
If you are outside the world of mining or scientific research, you have probably heard little about rare earth elements (REEs). That’s because these elements are scattered underground, difficult to extract, and not typically covered in your high school chemistry class. Despite their low abundance in the earth’s crust, REEs are concentrated in many devices […]
Geometallurgy brings insight to exploration
Article published in Mining Weekly and Engineering News p60. Geometallurgy, a technique that improves accuracy in mining and the extraction of minerals and which starts during the exploration phase, is becoming one of the most important tools in mine planning, optimising and increasing net present value (NPV) for projects, says geological services company Minrom director […]
How Strategic Investment is Shaping Global Mining – A Look at China and Beyond
Cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo powers your electric vehicle battery. Rare‑earth magnets from Inner Mongolia spin the offshore wind turbines that feed Europe’s clean‑energy grid. Gallium and germanium, refined almost exclusively in China, sit inside your phone’s semiconductors. In less than two decades, China has emerged as a major player in critical […]
Enlit Africa 2025: Graham Duncan of Minrom Consulting on Smarter, More Sustainable Mineral Projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlwLuYJslxQ In a recent interview with Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2025, Graham Duncan —Minrom’s Head of Resource Modelling and GIS — shared expert insights on unlocking mineral project value across Africa. Watch the recorded interview , where Graham explores Minrom’s role in driving the energy transition through efficient, sustainable, and technically excellent project delivery. […]
Pioneering Profitability: Minrom’s Geometallurgical Revolution in African Mining
Article published in Why Africa Digital Magazine In the dynamic and often unpredictable landscape of mineral resource development, informed decision-making is paramount. For Minrom Consulting, a South African based international geological consultancy, this translates to a pursuit of geological excellence and leveraging the critical yet underestimated value of geometallurgical modelling. By integrating detailed ore characterisation […]
Battery Minerals: The Unsung Heroes of Modern Technology
As battery technology evolves, a spotlight shines on a range of minerals critical to producing efficient, high-performance batteries. While lithium and cobalt often steal the show, tin and tantalum play equally significant roles. Let’s further examine these unsung heroes of the battery world. Tin: An Essential Soldering Component Tin (Sn) might not be the first […]
Critical Metals – Manganese Dioxide (MnO2)
Manganese dioxide is an extremely versatile compound and is associated with a rich history in various industries. Known for its chemical stability, effectiveness, and affordability, manganese dioxide finds its indispensable utility in modern applications and technology – from environmental remediation to steel production, electronic equipment and battery technologies. Where does manganese dioxide come from? Manganese […]
Ettringite
Ettringite as mineral was first described in 1874 by J Lehmann for a specimen collected at the the Ettringer Bellerberg Volcano, Ettringen, Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany. Ettringite as mineral also occurs in Bavaria, in the Puy-de-Dôme in France, and at the N’Chwaning and Wessels mines, in the Northern Cape, South Africa, as well as in California, Arizona and New Jersey in […]
Graphite: Some Weird and Wonderful Uses
Minrom has been a key player in the battery mineral industry, having completed a variety of Lithium, Graphite, REE, Nickel, Copper, and Cobalt projects throughout Africa. Embark on a journey with us in this article to explore some of the weirdest uses of graphite! Graphite, often associated with pencils and lubricants, might seem like a […]
