These four kinds of ores are cassiterite, tourmaline, and potassium-mica.
The black high-density ore that Ye Qing cared about turned out to be tungsten manganese ore with a grade of 56.
This has reached the standard of rich ore. Tungsten manganese ore is mainly composed of tungsten manganese, in which manganese accounts for the majority.
Needless to say, tungsten is the hardest metal in nature. When smelting hard alloys in the factory, a large amount of tungsten metal is needed. Fortunately, tungsten metal can be purchased from the domestic market, and there is no shortage at present.
Manganese is a transition metal. When smelting steel in the factory, manganese is needed for desulfurization and deoxidation. Smelting alloys also requires the participation of manganese to improve the alloy's strength and elasticity.
These are not the reasons why Ye Qing frowned.
Although the above four minerals are not common in nature, they are not too rare and can be purchased from the domestic market. If the output is large enough and the price is cheap enough, Ye Qing doesn't mind importing from Nigeria and selling General Maups a favor.
The problem is that these minerals seem to belong to associated minerals...
"What... What's the matter, Mr. Ye?" Buzz's breathing was a little heavy, as if he was waiting for the moment of the prize.
Ye Qing did not speak, but handed the report to him. Buzz has been in Hua Xia all year round to purchase a large number of materials and can speak Chinese. Ye Qing patiently waited for him to finish reading the report and asked, "Do you see anything?"
The latter's eyes were full of confusion. Among these ores, only tungsten manganese ore he had heard a little about.
These two metals seem to be more valuable than copper ore, but on the edge of the Sooto Rainforest, this kind of black stone is not common, but the other three can often be picked up.
"These minerals belong to associated minerals."
"Cassiterite and tungsten manganese ore belong to metal minerals. Tourmaline and potassium-mica are non-metal minerals. "
Ye Qing recalled, "These four minerals all have a characteristic. They are easily associated with granite bodies, pegmatite bodies, and hydrothermal deposits. Usually, most of the associated minerals in this kind of deposit are gem-like crystals. "
"Are the ores you brought over like crystals and gems of various colors?"
Buzz nodded, and because of this, he had high hopes for the deposit. This was because ordinary iron and copper ores were all dull and dull stones. Those that were of good quality would have a strong metallic feel.
But these ores were different. When they were smashed, the fracture would be as smooth as a sharp blade and give off a glass-like luster.
"Then … Mr. Ye, are they worth anything?" Bartz looked at Ye Qing, who was frowning slightly.
"If the reserves are substantial, then its value will not be low." Ye Qing seemed to be thinking about something, and his tone was a little uncertain. "What you found should be just one of the many associated minerals in that deposit."
"Like this kind of associated mineral bed that grows inside the rock and is continuous like silk, usually a mineral bed formed by a mixture of various rare element minerals. For you to be able to find it on the surface, it should be the result of the mountain movement a long time ago. "
"But that's not important."
Ye Qing suddenly raised his head and looked at Bartz with serious eyes. "Are these minerals widely distributed in the local area?"
"It should be very vast." Bartz tried his best to organize the appropriate words in his mind to describe it. "In the southwest of the Nsukka region, there is an astonishing rainforest. The rainforest is locally known as Sotu, which means rich. "
"This rainforest doesn't grow directly on the surrounding barren red land. It's surrounded by a circle of mountain ranges. The locals will climb the mountains to the Sotu rainforest to find something to eat in the dry season after the rainy season is delayed. The cassava that grows there can weigh more than ten kilograms, and the wild fruits are much bigger than outside. "
"These ores were all picked up at the edge of the mountain range. They can be found around the entire Sotu rainforest. If they were more transparent, the local residents would definitely collect them like gems. "
"That means that their reserves are very rich." Ye Qing's eyes became even more serious.
"Let me tell you, these minerals are only a small part of the associated minerals. There should be even wider associated mineral belts hidden in the mountain range. And in these mineral belts, it's very likely that there's a mineral that's very important to our Monster Industries. "
"It's called monazite."
"It usually has three colors. One is red, one is yellow, and one is green. But they have a common characteristic. Their appearance is like a small crystal, like a cluster of gems. "
"Different colors of monazite represent different compositions of rare metals contained in it. Among them, green is the most important."
"Go back and immediately ask General Maups to organize reliable people." Ye Qing stood up and said slowly, "Ask them to go around the Sotu rainforest and pick up stones. Especially at the cliffs and the cracks in the rocks. If you can find the kind of monazite I'm talking about, you must inform me immediately. "
"Monazite?" It was the first time Bartz had heard of this ore. The young president's solemn expression made him understand the importance of this matter.
"I'll get someone to prepare a set of reagents. If you find a similar gem mine, smash it, grind it into powder, and pour it into the reagent. If the reagent changes color, it means that it's monazite."
"This … monazite, is it … very valuable?" Bartz really wanted to slap himself twice. He couldn't remember how many times he had asked Mr. Ye if the stone was valuable.
But what could he do about it?
Poor Africa, poor Nigeria, and poor General Maups. For money, they were even willing to sell all mineral resources that could be sold. If this kind of behavior was considered betrayal, then Bartz believed that the effort of selling was far from enough. Because betrayers could usually sell a good new life.
They were still far away from this step. They had to work harder!
"This is not a matter of money."
Ye Qing smiled and said word by word, "This is a strategic metal. It is an extremely important rare earth metal mineral in the current electronics industry. It is refined into a variety of rare metal elements. You can treat it as equivalent to gold. "
Bartz felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He didn't understand strategy and rare earth, but he understood the equivalent of gold. How big was the mountain range around the entire Sotu rainforest?
If there were the three-color gem minerals that Mr. Ye mentioned in the mountain range, wouldn't he soar into the sky and lead the carp leaping over the dragon gate?
No, even if there were in a mountain, he would be rich.
"Don't get excited." Ye Qing patted him on the shoulder and said, "Things are precious when they are rare. The reason why gold is expensive is because its reserves are rare. The principle of monazite is the same. Although it may be associated with that mountain range, it may not exist. "
"But whether it exists or not, this matter must be kept secret. Because not only do we want it, but any industrial company and government in developed countries want this kind of thing. "
"Don't worry, Mr. Ye. I'll call General Maups right away and ask him to immediately organize his confidants to go to the Sotu rainforest to pick up stones."
"Once the monazite is found, I'll inform you as soon as possible."
"When is the plane going back?"
"Tomorrow, Mr. Ye, as you know, there are not flights from Hua Xia to Nigeria every day."
"We'll leave after we get the reagent." Ye Qing said unquestionably, "I'll arrange a special plane for you and send Mr. Jin Liuhai to go with you."
"Ah!"
Bartz was shocked. A special plane was arranged for him?
Even the President of Nigeria didn't have this kind of treatment!
And Mr. Jin Liuhai was going with him …
Baz thought back to the ambush that General Mopu had sent his capable men to send Mr. Jin Liuhai to the airport.
Mr. Jin Liuhai had single-handedly challenged all the enemies, and all the enemies were shot between the eyebrows.
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