Angela East

With over US$1 billion ($1.5 billion) in investment required to meet tin demand in less than five years, explorers are calling on governments to step up their support of the industry. “It’s a big number, and the truth is the industry isn’t there yet,” Dr Graham Carman, CEO of Canadian explorer and developer Tinka Resources (TSX-V:TK) tells Mining.com.au.

As US President Donald Trump prepares to this week meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the US continues to accelerate its plan to achieve rare earths independence. Trump and Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum being held in South Korea on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November to try and smooth over trade tensions.

This article is a sponsored feature from Mining.com.au partner Manuka Resources. It is not financial advice. Talk to a registered financial expert before making investment decisions. The interest generated in Manuka Resources’ (ASX:MKR) recent $15 million capital raise is a strong signal from investors that silver is back on the radar.