Korea Zinc Accelerates Germanium Expansion; KEMCO Targets Q4 Crude Germanium Production

[SMM Niobium and Tantalum Flash] Globe Metals & Mining announced that early mining activities had begun at its Kanyika niobium project in Malawi. Excavation is proceeding in batches of approximately 5,000 tonnes of material, with mineralised material being stockpiled for future processing-plant commissioning. The programme will also provide bulk samples for grade verification and non-ore material for roads, foundations and plant terraces. The company continues to target first production in early 2028. The work marks a physical development milestone for a potential African niobium and tantalum supplier, although commercial concentrate or oxide production has not been established. Estimated grades in the planned mining area—approximately 0.45% niobium pentoxide and 0.015% tantalum pentoxide—derive from existing drilling and the resource model and remain subject to sampling verification. The programme should provide further evidence on grade distribution, excavation conditions and material handling as the project advances towards processing.