Traxys explores new supply sources in East and Central Africa

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Its head has discussed prospects in tantalum, tungsten and nickel with Reuters.

Traxys is assessing possible expansion in East and Central Africa, its head Mark Kristoff told Reuters on 28 October, on the sidelines of the IMARC mining conference in Sydney. The prospects could open new sources of tantalum, tungsten and nickel, according to the report published the following day.

For African producers, the interest lies in access to international metals purchasing and marketing channels. The statement, however, describes a search for opportunities, without announcing any African contract or actual opening in the regions considered.

The group already has a southern African foothold. Its official directory lists, among others, Traxys Zimbabwe in Harare and Traxys Africa Trading in Johannesburg. These operations form a separate starting point from the areas now under review.

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