Niobium
Coverage of Niobium in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya-US rare earths deal challenged in court over secrecy
A multibillion-dollar rare earth minerals deal between Kenya and the United States is facing legal challenges in Kenyan court over allegations of secrecy and lack of public consultation. The Centre for Litigation Trust filed a lawsuit demanding transparency and parliamentary approval for the agreement, which involves mining Mrima Hill, a forest with valuable niobium and rare earth element deposits. The court ordered the Kenyan government to respond within 14 days, with a hearing scheduled for July 21.
- DRC adds lithium to higher-tax strategic minerals list
DR Congo added lithium, niobium, tantalum, tungsten, and uranium to a higher 10% royalty tax bracket to increase revenue from natural resources. The move follows similar strategies by other African nations, including Ghana's sliding-scale gold royalties and Zimbabwe's lithium export suspension.
- Niobium Introduces The Fog
Niobium has launched a new product called 'The Fog', marking a significant expansion into innovative technology solutions. The introduction highlights the company's commitment to advancing cutting-edge offerings in the market.