Podcasts about battery metals

Asian Battery Metals PLC managing director Gan-Ochir Zunduisuren talked with Proactive about the latest progress at the company's Yambat Project in Mongolia, specifically the ongoing Phase 3 diamond drilling campaign at the Oval discovery. Zunduisuren outlined the results from drill holes OVD032 to OVD035. Significantly, drill hole OVD032 intersected mineralised intrusive at 292 metres, extending mineralisation deeper than previously observed. "Results are quite good, especially the OVD032 is indicating there's a deeper system, and it gave us a lot of understanding how well developed this magmatic system is," he said. Drill hole OVD033 revealed new elevated-grade net texture mineralisation between 160 to 166 metres, and OVD034 intersected a continuation of massive sulfide zones. The company is also completing downhole EM surveys, generating more targets for future drilling. Zunduisuren noted that Asian Battery Metals is well funded, having raised close to USD 4.00 million in February. The company is preparing for assay results expected in late May to early June and plans to carry out a fixed loop EM survey using the SAMSON system by Gap Geophysics. These steps aim to better define deeper mineralised targets within the broader Yambat area. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more company interviews and updates. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #AsianBatteryMetals #YambatProject #MongoliaMining #BatteryMetals #SulfideDrilling #ExplorationUpdate #CriticalMinerals #MiningNews #BaseMetals #DrillingResults

Asian Battery Metals PLC managing director Gan-Ochir Zunduisuren talked with Proactive about the company's upcoming drilling activities at its Gambit Project in Mongolia. Zunduisuren confirmed that AZ9 is fully funded for its latest regional exploration program, which includes key targets MS1, MS2, and Copper Ridge. The MS1 and MS2 drill targets have never been drilled before. According to Zunduisuren, these are “coincidental, magnetic gravity and IP anomalies,” which may suggest a concealed magmatic system. He explained that this complements the ongoing exploration strategy at Oval and could help build a pipeline of future copper and nickel mineralization. Zunduisuren highlighted that at the Copper Ridge prospect, a previous drill hole intersected more than 137 metres of copper and gold mineralisation. He noted that the area “has a good potential for hosting independent systems,” and that the company will be following up with more drilling. Additionally, the exploration program will be expanding into the CA Far East area. The phase three drilling program at Oval continues in parallel, with all results — including lab assessments — expected by the second half of June. Zunduisuren said the company will provide the market with updates once data from both Oval and regional targets is available.

In the latest episode of Livewire's Buy Hold Sell, host James Marlay is joined by two battle-hardened commodity experts to run the ruler over one of the most volatile and recently unloved sectors of the market: lithium and battery metals. After a meteoric rise in 2021 and 2022, lithium prices have taken a sharp turn, falling significantly over the past year. This pullback has left many investors questioning whether the sector's structural tailwinds—such as electrification and the global energy transition—are still intact. Joining the conversation are Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions and Daniel Sullivan from Janus Henderson Investors, who share their insights on where value is emerging and what to steer clear of. They delve into the recent price weakness, explore how far valuations have reset, and debate which companies and commodities are best positioned for a rebound. Whether you're already exposed or just lithium-curious, this episode is essential viewing for anyone trying to navigate the next phase of the commodity cycle. Please note this video was filmed on 9 April 2025.  

There are now half a dozen reasons to believe that Patriot Battery Metals (ASX: PMT) may be a classic counter cyclical investment opportunity. Changing technology, geopolitical disputes that could open the door to growing demand for non Chinese lithium and battery chemicals and the fact that the share price has been sold off with other lithium stocks means this could be a great opportunity for investors. ---- Produced by Resource Media ---- The Hole Truth is a product of Read Corporate. Please note that Read Corporate does not provide investment advice and investors should seek personalised advice before making any investment decisions. 

Asian Battery Metals PLC has secured firm commitments for a heavily oversubscribed placement, raising A$3.969 million before costs. The company will issue approximately 88.2 million fully paid Chess Depository Interests (CDIs) at A$0.045 per CDI, reflecting strong investor demand. The funds will support the company's 2025 exploration program in Mongolia, covering all planned activities and working capital. The drilling program will focus on the Oval copper-nickel and Copper Range copper-gold projects, including an expansion of Phase 3 drilling at the Oval Project and its extension into the Copper Ridge Project. Asian Battery Metals plans to commence Phase 3 exploration in March 2025, involving up to 1,500 metres of diamond drilling, downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys, and regional geophysical surveys from April to June. The program will target untested DHEM conductive plates identified in Phase 2 and investigate a high-gravity inversion anomaly extending up to 550 metres beneath the Oval gabbroic intrusion. Settlement of the placement is expected on March 3, 2025, with allotment scheduled for March 4, 2025. #AsianBatteryMetals #Mining #ExplorationFunding #DrillingProgram #BatteryMetals #CopperNickel #CopperGold #MineralExploration #MiningInvestment #Mongolia #ResourceDevelopment #DiamondDrilling #ElectromagneticSurveys

Asian Battery Metals PLC has identified priority drilling areas at the Oval Copper-Nickel Project in southwest Mongolia ahead of its Phase 3 exploration program, scheduled to begin next month. The program will include up to 1,500 metres of diamond drilling, downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys and regional geophysical surveys. Drilling will focus on untested or modified DHEM conductive plates identified from the Phase 2 exploration work. Additionally, the company will investigate a high gravity inversion anomaly and conduct targeted exploration in six step-out drilling areas within the detailed exploration zone. According to the company, the 2025 Phase 3 program aims to further assess the extent of magmatic copper and nickel sulphide mineralisation within the tenement. The key objectives are to refine the understanding of the high-grade zone in the Oval gabbroic body, test deeper extensions of the intrusion based on geophysical data, and conduct scout drilling on additional anomalies. #AsianBatteryMetals #MiningExploration #Copper #Nickel #Mongolia #Drilling #Geophysics #MineralExploration #DiamondDrilling #Phase3Exploration #BatteryMetals #ResourceDevelopment #MiningNews #Geology #ElectromagneticSurveys #GravityAnomalies #GabbroicIntrusion #SoilSampling #MagmaticMineralisation #MiningIndustry

JB Straubel was Elon Musk's battery guy. Now he's trying to turn what some see as trash into power for the electric vehicle revolution. Straubel was there at the earliest days of Tesla, and in his 15 years with the electric vehicle company, he played an integral role: he developed the battery pack used in the first Tesla vehicle, was the company's Chief Technology Officer, and now sits on the board of directors. But his day job is running the battery-recycling startup Redwood Materials, and he envisions a future where recycled batteries power our cars, cell phones and power tools. So could companies like his one day replace the oil giants who fueled the last century? Why does he think humans have room to work harder? And can the Tesla board manage Musk as he takes on a growing role in U.S. politics, including advising the Trump administration? Straubel speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode three of our interview series Bold Names. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Further Reading In the Desert With an EV Entrepreneur Who Insists Trump Will Be Good for Business  The Boom in Battery Metals for EVs Is Turning to Bust  Cost-Cutting Lessons From Musk World for DOGE  What Americans Get Wrong About Electric Cars  One of the Brains Behind Tesla May Have a New Way to Make Electric Cars Cheaper   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coniagas Battery Metals CEO Frank Basa joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has engaged Laurentia Exploration to design and manage ongoing exploration at its Graal property near Saguenay-Lac St. Jean, Quebec. Basa highlighted the encouraging results from completed drill programs, which confirm the Graal property's potential for hosting significant, thick massive sulfide mineralization containing nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals (PGMs). The company plans to build on these findings by expanding known zones and exploring new areas along defined mineralized trends. A key focus will be the MHY zone, where TDEM (Time Domain Electromagnetic) surveys revealed a large conductive layer approximately 1.7 km long with a minimum depth of 850 m. The company intends to follow up on this geophysical anomaly and apply similar methods to generate new drill targets between the MHY and Discovery Zones. Basa explained that current models suggest the potential for a large, low-grade orebody with smaller, richer, and thicker lenses along the mineralized trend. This opens the possibility of starting with a low-grade, open-pit operation that could evolve into underground mining of high-grade pockets. Coniagas Battery Metals remains committed to advancing the Graal project as a strategically important asset in the critical battery metals sector, aiming to contribute to the clean energy transition through the sustainable development of nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGMs. #proactiveinvestors #coniagasbetterymetals #tsxv #cos #electricvehicles #cobalt #NickelMining #Cobalt #BatteryMetals #MiningExploration #CriticalMinerals #ElectricVehicles #Investing #GraalProject #ProactiveInvestors

We close out The State of Play in Battery Metals this week with Brian Menell, Chairman & CEO at TechMet. David Greely sits down with Brian to discuss how short-term oversupply is distracting us from making the investments needed to meet the growing medium-term demand for battery metals and critical minerals – and why governments and sovereign wealth funds may need to take the lead on financing the investment that is needed.

The latest metal movers episode focuses on the impact of President Donald Trump's second term on the battery metals and EV sectors. What will his policies mean for critical minerals and the future of electric vehicles? Join Thomas Kavanagh, Editor, Argus Battery Materials and Chris Welch, Reporter, Argus Battery Materials as they address this questions and more. Key topics covered in the podcast: Trump's first executive orders The impact of removing the EV mandate Battery metals in the second Trump era

We continue The State of Play in Battery Metals this week with Andrea Hotter, Special Correspondent at Fastmarkets. SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Andrea to discuss the flurry of executive orders signed by President Trump as he returned to the White House this week – and what they may mean for the battery metals markets.

Proactive's Tylah Tully unpacks the outlook for key commodities, focusing on battery metals and related critical minerals. Despite challenges in 2024, demand for materials like lithium, cobalt, copper, graphite, vanadium and nickel remains strong due to ongoing global decarbonisation and transport electrification. While lithium and nickel saw price corrections and slower EV sales impacted mining activities, long-term projections indicate sustained demand for these essential metals. Sovereign Metals Ltd continues advancing the Kasiya Project in Malawi, which holds the world's largest known natural rutile deposit and the second-largest flake graphite deposit. Kasiya integrates sustainable mining with conservation farming through its Pilot Mining and Land Rehabilitation Program. Sovereign aims to address the global demand for rutile and graphite while fostering community partnerships. Surefire Resources NL is developing the Victory Bore Iron-Vanadium-Titanium Project in Western Australia. Recent beneficiation of 700 kilograms of ore produced high-grade magnetite concentrate, which will undergo evaluation for downstream processing into vanadium pentoxide, ferrovanadium and other products. The project marks a milestone in Surefire's commercialisation efforts. Latrobe Magnesium Ltd is tackling magnesium supply chain gaps with its $57 million demonstration plant. Using fly ash waste, LMG's patented technology reduces CO₂ emissions by 60% and converts 100% of waste into saleable products. With global magnesium demand rising, LMG offers a sustainable alternative to China's supply dominance. #ProactiveInvestors #SovereignMetals, #SurefireResources, #LatrobeMagnesium, #ASX, #RareEarthElements, #CriticalMinerals, #KasiyaProject, #VictoryBore, #Magnetite, #Rutile, #Graphite, #MagnesiumProduction, #SustainableMining, #Decarbonisation, #EnergyStorage, #EVBatteryMetals, #GreenTechnologies, #CircularEconomy, #MineralExploration, #MiningUpdates, #ProactiveAustralia

On our second installment of The State of Play in Battery Metals, we welcome back Andy Home, Senior Metals Columnist at Thomson Reuters. David Greely sits down with Andy to discuss the ways the energy transition hasn't gone the way people thought it would in battery metals; where we stand after a brutal year in the battery metals business; and the need to manage risk that's driving new exchanges and resurging trading volumes.

Asian Battery Metals PLC (ASX: AZ9) managing director Gan-Ochir Zunduisuren talks with Proactive's Tylah Tully about the latest assay results from the company's Phase 2 2024 drilling campaign at the Oval discovery in Mongolia. These results have confirmed significant findings of high-grade copper, nickel and PGEs from shallow depths, further validating the potential of the Oval. Zunduisuren shared that drill hole 27 revealed a 6-metre intercept with grades of 4.16% copper, 3.5% nickel and 0.9 grams per tonne PGE. This was accompanied by credits for cobalt and gold, indicating an enriched mineral system. Additionally, the 26-metre halo surrounding this intercept highlights the broader potential of the mineralized zone. Discussing future exploration, Zunduisuren said: “We are exploring systematically and further successful results will hopefully come from the 2025 drilling program.” Plans for 2025 include geophysics, geological mapping and deeper drilling to evaluate the system's size and metal content. The Oval project continues to demonstrate potential as a greenfield discovery with consistent, high-grade results across multiple locations. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more updates like this, and don't forget to give the video a like, subscribe and enable notifications for future content. #ProactiveInvestors #AsianBatteryMetals #ASX #OvalDiscovery #CopperExploration #NickelMining #MiningNews #GreenfieldDiscovery #BatteryMetals #ExplorationDrilling #ASXAZ9

This week, we kick off our new series The State of Play in Battery Metals with Dan McElduff, President at Abaxx Exchange. David Greely sits down with Dan to discuss the evolving commercial needs of the battery metals markets – and how Abaxx is applying the approach Dan learned at the NYMEX to design and launch physically deliverable futures contracts for nickel sulfate and lithium carbonate.

Patriot Battery Metals has a new strategic investor and partner in Volkswagen and their North American battery manufacturing unit. Both American Eagle Gold and NGEx published new drill results this morning. Magna Mining adds to their land positions near Sudbury. Dundee Precious Metals share PFS results for the Čoka Rakita project in Serbia.  This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by...  Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU:TSX) is focused on developing its brownfield copper project on private land in Arizona. The Cactus Mine Project is located less than an hour's drive from the Phoenix International airport. Grid power and the Union Pacific Rail line situated at the base of the Cactus Project main road. With permitted water access, a streamlined permitting framework and infrastructure already in place, ASCU's Cactus Mine Project is a lower risk copper development project in the infrastructure-rich heartland of Arizona.For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.arizonasonoran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://vizslasilvercorp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Minera Alamos is a gold developer and producer with its first low capex mine, Santana, continuing to work through start-up development. The company is also advancing the Cerro de Oro project through the permitting process. Minera is built around its operating team which brought 4 mines into production in Mexico over the last 13 years. It is fully funded with over $20-million dollars in working capital. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mineraalamos.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Interview with Robert Wrixon, Executive Director of Nordic ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/nordic-nickel-asxnnl-advancing-projects-in-finland-to-fill-nickel-supply-as-ev-boom-accelerates-5441Recording date: 4th December 2024Nordic Resources, a junior exploration company focused on copper and nickel in Finland's Central Lapland Greenstone Belt (CLGB), presents a compelling investment case for those seeking exposure to the burgeoning battery metals sector. With a vast land package of 240 sq km in a highly prospective yet underexplored region, Nordic is well positioned to make significant discoveries and help meet Europe's growing demand for critical raw materials.The company's flagship asset is the Hotinvaara deposit, where a maiden resource already positions Nordic as the owner of the largest undeveloped nickel-cobalt resource in the EU. Recent metallurgical test work has demonstrated the potential for Hotinvaara to produce a high-grade nickel concentrate at good recoveries, enhancing the project's economic viability. Over the next 12 months, Nordic plans to optimize these metallurgical parameters while completing a scoping study to establish preliminary project economics and position the asset for EU development funding.But the real blue sky potential lies in Nordic's extensive regional land package. With six additional exploration permits expected to be granted shortly, the company will control approximately 25 km of strike along the prospective eastern limb of the CLGB's Pulju belt. Nordic is employing a range of low-cost, systematic exploration techniques to identify and prioritize drill targets, including relogging of historic drill core, geochemical and geophysical data compilation, and structural analysis.This disciplined approach to exploration allows Nordic to rapidly advance its project pipeline and make new discoveries at a fraction of the cost of drilling. Importantly, the company is able to continue this critical work even in a challenging market environment. As Executive Director Robert Wrixon notes, "There's also no need to spend lots of money when you don't really need to and there's a clear path forward on what might sound a little bit boring like geophysics."Nordic is also actively pursuing strategic partnerships and alternative financing options to accelerate its exploration efforts. While such deals may result in some dilution, they would provide the capital necessary to undertake more aggressive programs such as deep drilling to test the full potential of the system. With its large, prospective land package in a Tier-1 jurisdiction, Nordic should be well placed to attract investment from larger players looking to secure future supplies of critical battery metals.The company is also positioning itself to benefit from emerging EU funding opportunities as the bloc looks to develop secure, domestic supplies of raw materials for its growing EV and battery storage industries. With its strategic location and significant resource base, Nordic is an attractive candidate for this type of development capital.In summary, Nordic Resources represents a unique investment opportunity in the battery metals space. With a large, highly prospective land package, a maiden nickel-cobalt resource, and a clear path to value creation, the company is well positioned to deliver shareholder returns as the EV revolution accelerates. As the saying goes, "the best place to find a new mine is near an existing one." In the mineral-rich CLGB of Finland, Nordic may be on the cusp of doing just that.View Nordic Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/nordic-nickelSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

JB Straubel was Elon Musk's battery guy. Now he's trying to turn what some see as trash into power for the electric vehicle revolution. Straubel was there at the earliest days of Tesla, and in his 15 years with the electric vehicle company, he played an integral role: he developed the battery pack used in the first Tesla vehicle, was the company's Chief Technology Officer, and now sits on the board of directors. But his day job is running the battery-recycling startup Redwood Materials, and he envisions a future where recycled batteries power our cars, cell phones and power tools. So could companies like his one day replace the oil giants who fueled the last century? Why does he think humans have room to work harder? And can the Tesla board manage Musk as he takes on a growing role in U.S. politics, including advising the Trump administration? Straubel speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode three of our interview series Bold Names. Check Out Past Episodes Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Bold Names: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land'  Further Reading The Boom in Battery Metals for EVs Is Turning to Bust  Cost-Cutting Lessons From Musk World for DOGE  The Withering Dream of a Cheap American Electric Car  What Americans Get Wrong About Electric Cars  One of the Brains Behind Tesla May Have a New Way to Make Electric Cars Cheaper  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we wean ourselves away from fossil fuels and ramp up our reliance on alternatives, batteries become ever more important for two main reasons. First, we need grid-scale batteries to store excess electricity from time-varying sources such as wind and solar. Second, we use them to power electric vehicles, which we are now producing at the rate of about 15 million a year worldwide. So far, the battery of choice is the lithium-ion battery. In addition to lithium, these rely on four metals — copper, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. In the podcast, Adam Simon explains the role these metals play in a battery. He then describes the geological context and origin of the economically viable deposits from which we extract these metals. Simon is a professor of economic geology at the University of Michigan.

Interview with Martin Stein, CFO of Altech Batteries Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/altech-batteries-asxatc-powers-up-to-seize-the-future-of-the-grid-storage-revolution-5430Recording date: 27th August 2024Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) is positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving battery technology sector, targeting two critical areas of the sustainable energy transition: grid-scale energy storage and enhanced electric vehicle (EV) batteries. With innovative approaches to both segments, Altech presents an intriguing opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the global shift towards renewable energy and electrification.The company's flagship CERENERGY project focuses on sodium-chloride solid-state batteries for grid energy storage. This technology offers several advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries, including longer lifespan, lower maintenance requirements, and improved sustainability due to its use of common table salt as a key component. The project's recently completed bankable feasibility study reveals promising economics, with projected annual free cash flow of €48 million and a net present value of €169 million at a 10% discount rate.Altech is actively engaging with German utility providers transitioning to renewable energy sources, positioning CERENERGY batteries as a solution for grid stabilization. The company has appointed KPMG to manage financing for the project and is exploring green bonds and government grants to fund the construction of a 120-megawatt-hour plant in Germany.Complementing its grid storage solution, Altech is also developing the Silumina Anodes project, which aims to enhance EV battery performance. This innovative technology involves coating silicon with high-purity aluminum to create a more efficient anode material for lithium-ion batteries, potentially increasing capacity by 30% compared to graphite-only anodes. A pilot plant in Germany capable of producing 120 kg per day of the Silumina Anodes material is currently being commissioned, with plans to provide commercial samples to major EV manufacturers and battery companies for testing.To fund the development of both projects, Altech is raising up to A$8.5 million through an entitlement offer, with A$5 million underwritten by a board member, demonstrating internal confidence in the company's prospects.While Altech's dual-project approach positions it to capitalize on two significant trends in energy technology, investors should be aware of the challenges and risks involved. These include the need for extensive technological validation, potential competition from established players and other startups, and the capital-intensive nature of battery technology development.The successful commercialization of either project could lead to significant revenue streams and establish Altech as a key contributor to the global sustainable energy ecosystem. The company's engagement with major industry players and its focus on addressing critical pain points in both grid storage and EV applications suggest a well-considered strategy aligned with market needs.For investors considering Altech, key factors to monitor include progress in customer testing and validation, particularly for the Silumina Anodes project, developments in the broader battery technology landscape, and the company's ongoing financing activities. As with any investment in emerging technologies, thorough due diligence and an understanding of the broader energy landscape are essential.As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for efficient energy storage solutions, Altech Batteries represents an opportunity to participate in potentially transformative developments in the battery sector, catering to both stationary storage and electric mobility markets.View Altech Batteries' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/altech-batteriesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Patriot Battery Metals provided the results of its preliminary economic assessment for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in Quebec. Ridgeline Minerals has entered into an earn-in agreement with South32 for an 80% interest in its Selena project. New drill results from Vista Gold and Dakota Gold. NeXGold expands exploration work at Goliath. This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by...  Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU:TSX) is focused on developing its brownfield copper project on private land in Arizona. The Cactus Mine Project is located less than an hour's drive from the Phoenix International airport. Grid power and the Union Pacific Rail line situated at the base of the Cactus Project main road. With permitted water access, a streamlined permitting framework and infrastructure already in place, ASCU's Cactus Mine Project is a lower risk copper development project in the infrastructure-rich heartland of Arizona.For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.arizonasonoran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Fireweed Metals is advancing 3 different projects within the Yukon and Northwest Territories, including the flagship Macmillan Pass Project, a large zinc-lead-silver deposit and the Mactung Project, one of the largest and highest-grade tungsten deposits in the world. Fireweed plans to advance these projects through exploration, resource definition, metallurgy, engineering, economic studies and collaboration with indigenous people on the path to production. For more information please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fireweedmetals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vizslasilvercorp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Patriot Battery Metals published their updated consolidated mineral resource estimate for the CV5 and the CV13 spodumene pegmatites at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property. Brixton Metals have results out from their second drill hole this year at Thorn. Elemental Altus Royalties highlight an announcement out of their Karlawinda royalty. Delta Resources add to their land package in Ontario. Calibre get its Berry Pit approved. Tarachi Gold does a deal with Prospector Portal. This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by...  Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU:TSX) is focused on developing its brownfield copper project on private land in Arizona. The Cactus Mine Project is located less than an hour's drive from the Phoenix International airport. Grid power and the Union Pacific Rail line situated at the base of the Cactus Project main road. With permitted water access, a streamlined permitting framework and infrastructure already in place, ASCU's Cactus Mine Project is a lower risk copper development project in the infrastructure-rich heartland of Arizona.For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.arizonasonoran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Fireweed Metals is advancing 3 different projects within the Yukon and Northwest Territories, including the flagship Macmillan Pass Project, a large zinc-lead-silver deposit and the Mactung Project, one of the largest and highest-grade tungsten deposits in the world. Fireweed plans to advance these projects through exploration, resource definition, metallurgy, engineering, economic studies and collaboration with indigenous people on the path to production. For more information please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fireweedmetals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vizslasilvercorp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

INDEX: 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Summary Synopsis 02:35 - Recent Developments and Drilling Program 04:53 - Resource Estimate and Expansion 05:22 - New SRCA deal boosts Nevada drilling for Surge 08:34 - Surge finds high-grade lithium near surface 09:36 - Surge plans eco-friendly mining methods 10:25 - Economic assessment due by December 11:14 - Market Dynamics and Future Prospects 14:38 - Political Climate and Industry Impact 15:55 - CEO: Surge asset better than Thacker Pass 16:51 - Political uncertainty impacts EV policies 17:46 - Howard's Closing Remarks   _________________________________________________   Links

Graham Harris, Chairman and Director of Surge Battery Metals, discusses the company's lithium exploration project in Nevada. The Nevada North Project has shown extremely high-grade lithium results, making it stand out among other clay stone lithium projects. Surge Battery Metals has been actively drilling and expanding the resource, with the goal of delivering a main resource to the market and working on a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). Despite the current downturn in the lithium market, Harris remains optimistic about the long-term demand for lithium in the electric vehicle industry. He emphasizes the advantages of Surge Battery Metals' project, including its high-grade lithium content and its location in Nevada, which is pushing for domestic lithium production.

Q Precious and Battery Metals Corp. (CSE:QMET) is pleased to announce that construction of drill pads and access routes has commenced on the La Corne South project located north of Val d'Or, Quebec. The drill sites were designed to sample multi-element Volcanic Massive Sulphide targeted from geophysical survey and from historic diamond drilling results reported by previous explorers. Crescita Therapeutics Inc. ( TSX: CTX and OTC US: CRRTF ), a growth-oriented, innovation-driven Canadian commercial dermatology company, announced that it has agreed to acquire all of the non-real estate business assets of Occy Laboratory Inc., a Laval-based manufacturer and distributor of high-quality dermocosmetic products. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

In this episode, we chat with Brian Menell, Chairman and CEO at TechMet, who acquires and manages projects that produce, process, and recycle the critical metals that are key components of batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems across a range of commodities including cobalt, lithium, nickel, tin, tungsten and rare earth metals. Brian is a businessman who, over the last 25 years, has been involved in energy and natural resources projects across Africa, South/North America, and Europe and founded TechMet back in 2017. On the podcast, Brian talks about the growth of TechMet, their work with the US government, and the importance of securing criteria mineral supply chains across the world. Brian is also going to be attending and speaking at the upcoming London Indaba at the InterContinental Park Lane London on 25th & 26th June titled “Investing in resources and mining in Africa” with a focus on Africa's critical role in the minerals and metals of the future. So book your tickets below and we will see you there: https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024?book=1 The event: https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024 KEY TAKEAWAYS Brian is the chairman and CEO of TechMet, a company focused on acquiring and managing projects that produce critical metals for batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. TechMet invests in projects that uphold high ESG standards, have low carbon footprints, and support transformative technologies to meet the growing demand for critical minerals. TechMet has 10 operating companies across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe, with a focus on metals like nickel, cobalt, tin, tungsten, and rare earth metals. The company has received direct equity investment from the US government, allowing them to accelerate their programs and gain preferential access to other US government departments for further funding. Brian will be speaking at the upcoming London Indaba event, focusing on beneficiation in Africa and turning mined resources into high-value products to support global industry. BEST MOMENTS "We're at the beginning of a 20-year supply-demand dislocation for lithium-ion battery metals, for rare earth metals, for energy infrastructure metals, that is really unprecedented in our lifetimes."  "We only invest in projects that have the potential to uphold high ESG standards and low carbon footprint in regions where we can ensure that is the case."  "It's been massively important for us, not only in terms of the quantum of investment, but in terms of the de-risking and credentialising impact of U.S. government investment."  "It's very difficult to compete with China in specialty metal chemical processing. And to do that in a way that doesn't retard investment in primary resource extraction."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.techmet.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/techmet-ltd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmenell/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode of Energy Evolution, the teams is joined by two special guests: Jigar Shah, the director of the Loan Programs Office of the US Department of Energy, and Jonathan Evans, the President and CEO of Lithium Americas. The US Department of Energy has shown interest in the metals and mining space, particularly in critical mineral mining and extraction projects. Additionally, the DOE's Loan Programs Office has committed to providing a $2.26 billion loan to Lithium Nevada Corp. for the construction of a lithium carbonate processing plant at Thacker Pass in Nevada. Subscribe to Energy Evolution to stay current on the energy transition and its implications. The show is co-hosted by veteran journalists Dan Testa and Taylor Kuykendall. 

In this episode of Energy Evolution, the teams is joined by two special guests: Jigar Shah, the director of the Loan Programs Office of the US Department of Energy, and Jonathan Evans, the President and CEO of Lithium Americas. The US Department of Energy has shown interest in the metals and mining space, particularly in critical mineral mining and extraction projects. Additionally, the DOE's Loan Programs Office has committed to providing a $2.26 billion loan to Lithium Nevada Corp. for the construction of a lithium carbonate processing plant at Thacker Pass in Nevada. Subscribe to Energy Evolution to stay current on the energy transition and its implications. The show is co-hosted by veteran journalists Dan Testa and Taylor Kuykendall. 

INDEX: 00:00 - Introduction 03:16 - Discussion on Manganese Market 03:47 - Critical Metals Supply and Demand 05:00 - Manganese Supply and Demand 07:33 - Battery Manganese Market 10:02 - Lithium Market Insights 14:41 - Canadian DLE vs Hard Rock Stories 16:25 - DLE: Approach over Technology 19:50 - Technological Innovations in Mining 26:59 - AI and Copper/Lithium 29:03 - Exploring Aluminum as a Copper Substitute 29:32 - Copper Demand and Supply Challenges 30:24 - Electric Vehicles and Market Adjustments 34:01 - The Role of AI in Mining 35:37 - EV Adoption and Infrastructure Issues 36:54 - Tesla's Robotaxi and Market Speculations 39:51 - Global EV Market Dynamics 44:52 - Impact of US Politics on Battery Materials 47:32 - Future of Sodium-Ion Batteries _________________________________________________ Links

Interview with Frank Basa, President & CEO of Coniagas Battery Materials Inc.Recording date: 6th June 2024Coniagas Battery Metals (TSXV:COS) is a newly listed junior explorer spinning out of a previous company to focus on nickel, copper, cobalt and PGMs in Quebec, Canada. With a tight share structure, experienced management team, and promising early-stage exploration results, the company offers speculative exposure to the high-demand battery metals space.Coniagas' key asset saw 17,000 meters of drilling outlining potential for a significant 30-60 million tonne high-grade copper resource, though not yet 43-101 compliant. Early drill intercepts include 30 meters of 2.6% copper equivalent, showcasing the potential for an economic discovery. The mineralization remains open for expansion along strike and at depth.Management is particularly excited about the potential for a deeper Graal zone to host even higher grades over wider intervals. CEO Frank Basa likens the Graal zone to a "martini glass" shape that could deliver pretty results. Additional major drill campaign is set to begin in the next 2-3 months to test this deeper target and expand the known mineralization.Despite the prospective geology and upcoming catalysts, Coniagas trades at a significant discount to peers. At a $3.5 million market cap, the company is valued far below neighboring companies like Power Nickel at $116 million. This valuation gap could quickly close if Coniagas is able to replicate the exploration success of its peers.Coniagas is structured to maximize shareholder upside and minimize dilution. The company has only 5.2 million of its 30 million shares free trading, with the rest held in escrow to be released over three years. This means any positive developments could drive an outsized move in the stock.The company also operates with a lean corporate structure, with management owning significant skin in the game through stock options. This aligns the team with shareholders and keeps costs down to focus spending on drilling. As Basa puts it, "the reality is for exploration and uh all the money goes on the ground."The company's main asset is still at an early stage, while metallurgy, permitting, and capital costs are also uncertain at this point. Like any junior explorer, Coniagas will rely on continued access to capital markets to fund its activities.For speculative investors bullish on battery metals and able to tolerate volatility, Coniagas presents a timely opportunity. The company is poised to kick off an ambitious drill campaign in a top jurisdiction, backstopped by a tight share structure and experienced management team. If the drills start turning up high-grade nickel and copper, Coniagas shareholders could be well-rewarded. But as always, thorough due diligence is essential and position sizing should be kept modest to reflect the risks.In a world rapidly shifting to electric vehicles and clean energy, new supplies of battery metals are desperately needed. Coniagas Battery Metals aims to help fill that gap and create value for shareholders in the process. With drills set to start turning and a rock-bottom valuation, now may be the time for risk-tolerant investors to take a closer look at this high-potential battery metals play.View Coniagas Battery Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/coniagas-battery-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

The electric vehicle boom and the global push towards electrification are driving demand for battery metals and critical minerals. As the world seeks new sources of copper, cobalt, nickel, silver, and other minerals to power this transition, companies like Coniagas Battery Metals (TSXV: COS) are poised to capitalize on this massive growth opportunity.CEO and Director Frank Basa is here today to share the story of Coniagas Battery Metals and its promising battery metals project in Quebec— The Graal. He talks about his vision and motivation for taking the helm as CEO and highlights the advantages and potential of its Graal Project to become a supplier of battery metals. Tune in to discover the company's strategy to develop mineral production in the area.Learn more about Coniagas Battery Metals: https://coniagas.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/bJ5wDh9Bi8IAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Interview with Fabian Baker, MD of Kingsrose Mining Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/kingsrose-mining-krm-bhp-backed-team-scandinavian-nickel-assets-cash-2952Recording date: 22nd May 2024Scandinavian-focused explorer Kingsrose Mining (ASX:KRM) has emerged as a compelling battery metals investment opportunity following the announcement of a landmark exploration alliance with global mining giant BHP. The deal will see BHP sole fund up to US$30M over four years for Kingsrose to explore for new nickel and copper discoveries in the highly prospective but underexplored regions of Finland and Norway.The alliance adopts an innovative three-stage structure which aligns the interests of both parties while overcoming many of the drawbacks of typical junior-major joint ventures. BHP can earn up to a 75% stake in selected projects by sole funding an additional US$36M, but Kingsrose will retain majority ownership and operatorship of any projects BHP does not earn into. This provides Kingsrose with substantial funding to undertake systematic regional exploration for battery metals, with no near-term dilution and significant project-level control and upside.The BHP deal evolved out of Kingsrose's participation in the major's "Xplor" accelerator program which sought to combine the agility and technical capabilities of high-quality juniors with the funding and expertise of a major to drive new discoveries. Kingsrose was one of just seven companies globally selected from hundreds of applicants, underlining the strengths of its technical team and geological concepts.In parallel with the BHP alliance, Kingsrose is advancing two high-grade, 100%-owned projects in Scandinavia. The Penikat PGE project in Finland hosts a 25km outcropping zone of shallow, high-grade mineralization with multi-million ounce potential. Kingsrose is finalizing permits for first drilling after recently completing key environmental surveys.In Norway, Kingsrose is earning up to 80% of the Råna nickel-copper project, which covers a formerly producing high-grade mine with very limited modern exploration. Initial drilling has hit significant new zones of massive sulfides outside the historic mine, with a 1.6km prospective horizon and multiple untested EM conductors highlighting the potential.The combination of advanced, 100%-owned projects and the BHP-backed exploration initiative positions Kingsrose as one of the ASX's most attractive pure-play battery metals explorers. With a market cap of just $40M and around $10M in cash, the company appears significantly undervalued given the scale of its opportunity and the backing of the world's largest miner.Europe's rapidly growing need for local, secure supply of the raw materials crucial to the energy transition is expected to put a strong premium on projects which can meet this need. Kingsrose's assets in the Tier-1 mining jurisdictions of Finland and Norway are strategically located to supply the European battery supply chain, with excellent infrastructure, low sovereign risk and strong government support.Led by a proven management team and now with the financial backing and technical endorsement of BHP, Kingsrose is well placed to deliver significant shareholder value as it builds a leading battery metals exploration business. With multiple near-term catalysts expected from both its wholly-owned projects and the BHP alliance, Kingsrose stands out as a compelling investment opportunity in the high-growth battery metals space.View Kingsrose Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/kingsrose-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

The lithium price has bottomed out but don't expect new highs for 5-6 years says battery metals analyst Matt Fernley. Matt is an analyst and editor of the Battery Material Review newsletter, which focuses on investment within the battery materials portion of the mining sector. In this interview, Fernley provides commentary on several topics such as lithium price expectations, battery chemistry, EVs, Graphite and where is the best value in the battery metals sector right now. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Lithium price 5:33 Lepidolite 9:33 Direct lithium Extraction 12:22 Li batteries versus Sodium Ion 14:38 Ni Price bifurcation 22:01 Security of supply 26:00 Complexity of hybrid EVs 30:39 Why are Chinese EVs cheaper? 38:03 Graphite 41:46 Best Value in the battery materials market right now? 43:56 Battery Materials Review Battery Materials Review - https://www.batterymaterialsreview.com/ Junior Stock Review Premium - https://www.juniorstockreview.com/premium-subscription/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product. It is based on opinions, SEC filings, current events, press releases and interviews but is not infallible. It may contain errors and MiningStockEducation.com offers no inferred or explicit warranty as to the accuracy of the information presented. If personal advice is needed, consult a qualified legal, tax or investment professional. Do not base any investment decision on the information contained on MiningStockEducation.com or our videos. We may hold equity positions in and/or be compensated by some of the companies featured on this site and therefore are biased and hold an obvious conflict of interest. MiningStockEducation.com may provide website addresses or links to websites and we disclaim any responsibility for the content of any such other websites. The information you find on MiningStockEducation.com is to be used at your own risk. By reading MiningStockEducation.com, you agree to hold MiningStockEducation.com, its owner, associates, sponsors, affiliates, and partners harmless and to completely release them from any and all liabilities due to any and all losses, damages, or injuries (financial or otherwise) that may be incurred.

This week's episode features Access Mining's George McLeod in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the copper and gold markets, particularly in the context of Africa. McLeod explains why the rumors surrounding Wagner's interest in Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali are unlikely to materialize. He also discusses the various security challenges of mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mali, and why China is likely intentionally dumping cheap battery metals on the global market to create a dominant position in the global supply chain. This week's CEO Spotlight feature Osisko Development chairman and CEO Sean Roosen, who discusses the company's Cariboo gold project in British Columbia and Tintic project in Utah. To learn more, visit: https://osiskodev.com/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

Interview with Eric Zaunscherb, Chairman of Critical Elements Lithium (TSX-V:CRE), Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Nickel (TSX-V:PNPN) and Brendan Yurik, CEO of Electric Royalties (TSX-V:ELEC)Recording date: 16th April 2024The battery metals sector is at a critical juncture, with recovering demand and constrained supply fundamentals diverging from depressed equity valuations. This was the key takeaway from a recent roundtable discussion featuring the CEOs of Critical Elements Lithium (CRE.V), Power Nickel (PNPN.V), and Electric Royalties (ELEC.V).Lithium prices have pulled back significantly from their 2022 highs, but Eric Zaunscherb, CEO of Critical Elements, believes the market is bottoming. "We're already seeing a bottoming of the market in terms of the spot [prices] that everyone follows," he noted, pointing to the wide differential between reported spot prices and recent auction results. He sees structurally higher prices as necessary to incentivize new supply to meet growing EV and energy storage market demand.Critical Elements is advancing the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project in Quebec, one of the most advanced large hard rock lithium projects globally. With a 17-year mine life and high-purity spodumene concentrate that could command a premium price, Rose is well-positioned to help fill the lithium supply gap. The company is finalizing project financing and aims to start construction this year.In the nickel market, Power Nickel CEO Terry Lynch sees a tale of two markets. The high-purity Class 1 nickel used in batteries trades at a premium in Europe and North America compared to the lower-grade material prevalent in the seaborne market. He believes nickel miners in Canada are insulated from price volatility, especially given the strict sourcing requirements for EV tax credits under the US Inflation Reduction Act.Power Nickel recently announced a potentially game-changing discovery at its NISK nickel-copper-PGM-gold project in Quebec. The Copernick Zone returned high grades over wide widths in initial drilling, and a feasibility study for a stand-alone refinery is also underway. Power Nickel could accelerate development by producing finished nickel and cobalt products.Electric Royalties offers a compelling option for investors seeking diversified exposure to the battery metals theme. The company has quickly assembled a portfolio of 71 royalties across 9 clean energy metals, with several expected to start generating cash flow in 2024. CEO Brandon Munro believes the company is significantly undervalued, with a market cap of less than C$30 million compared to expected annual royalty payments of C$7 million from just one asset.While risks remain, including a potential recession or renewed COVID lockdowns, the fundamentals for battery metals are clearly improving. Investors should focus on quality projects in stable jurisdictions with experienced management teams and look for opportunities to gain exposure at attractive valuations. Critical Elements and Power Nickel stand out for their high-grade, scalable projects in Quebec, while Electric Royalties offers diversification across a broad portfolio of advanced-stage royalties.With the electrification trend accelerating and supply struggling to keep pace, the disconnect between battery metal fundamentals and equity valuations appears unsustainable. As the market rerates, investors positioned in quality names could be rewarded with significant upside. The CEOs at the roundtable were unanimous in their bullish outlook - the question is not if, but when the market will reflect the underlying reality.—Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/critical-elements-lithiumhttps://cruxinvestor.com/companies/power-nickelhttps://cruxinvestor.com/companies/electric-royaltiesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

INDEX: 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Summary Synopsis 03:48 - About Graham 05:16 - Meet the Team 07:16 - About Dr. Vijay Mehta 08:11 - 2023 Milestones 08:45 - Catalysts in 2024 09:52 - Analyzing Nevada Resources 12:13 - Next Steps After Metallurgical Testing? 13:07 - Optimizing Process 13:40 - PEA: Insights into Finances 14:47 - Proximity of Infrastructure 15:46 - Operating in Nevada Mines 17:27 - Funding Expansion 19:17 - Drilling Plans 20:35 - Impressive Grades 21:38 - M3JV Project Update 22:47 - ESG Efforts 24:39 - Funding: Surge Battery Metals' Financial Outlook 26:21 - Key 2024 Share Price Milestones 27:37 - Howard's Closing Remarks _________________________________________________ Links

Recording date: 15 April 2024As the world accelerates its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, securing reliable supplies of critical battery metals like nickel and rare earth elements (REEs) is becoming increasingly important. However, mining companies focused on these metals face significant challenges in attracting investor capital, largely due to China's dominance in the REE market and new nickel supply from Indonesia.In a recent panel discussion, CEOs from three companies advancing nickel and REE projects – Namibia Critical Metals, Nordic Nickel, and Alaska Energy Metals – shared their perspectives on the outlook for these critical metals and how they are navigating the challenging financing environment.One key takeaway is the growing role of strategic partnerships and alternative financing sources. With traditional equity markets proving challenging, companies are increasingly looking to partner with larger mining companies, downstream players like EV manufacturers, and government agencies to fund project advancement. Examples include Nordic Nickel's partnership with BHP and Namibia Critical Metals' joint venture with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC).Another critical theme is the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, particularly in earning social license to operate. Early, sustained, and authentic community engagement was highlighted as essential to de-risking projects and securing the broad stakeholder support needed to move projects forward.The panelists also discussed the role of recycling, agreeing that while it will be important, it cannot replace the need for significant new primary production, at least in the near to medium term. "You can't recycle what hasn't been mined in the first place," emphasized Alaska Energy Metals CEO Greg Beischer.For investors, the panelists suggested focusing on companies with advanced, well-located projects in stable jurisdictions to mitigate development and geopolitical risk. They also recommended considering a portfolio approach to gain diversified exposure across the battery metals suite and taking a long-term view, as near-term volatility is likely but the underlying demand growth and supply deficits are expected to reward patient investors.Overall, while the investment landscape for nickel and REEs remains challenging, the long-term fundamentals are compelling. With the right strategies around partnerships, ESG, and jurisdiction selection, companies like Namibia Critical Metals, Nordic Nickel, and Alaska Energy Metals are well-positioned to help meet the growing demand for these critical metals and deliver value for their stakeholders.—Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/categories/commodities/nickelhttps://www.cruxinvestor.com/categories/commodities/reeSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This week's episode features Anthony Milewski, CEO of Nickel 28, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the latest developments in the nickel market. Milewski explains why nickel miners are struggling due to an oversupply from Indonesia, a low-cost producer that commands a 70% share of the global nickel market. He also discusses the shifting narrative in metals, moving from electric vehicle batteries to AI and the energy grid. Additionally, he shares his insights on the potential for a green nickel price and explains why China's EV manufacturers are likely to remain dominant. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

A conversation with Aurora Davidson, CEO of copper producer Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG) and Rob Weir, VP of corporate development at Lithium Royalty Corp (TSX:LIRC). They talk about what the future holds for copper and lithium prices in both the short and long term.

Money Miners, we've got the interview for all your battery metals questionsWe had a conversation with Matt Fernley (founder of Battery Materials Review & Head of Research at Westbeck Capital) to talk about lithium cost curves, inventories, Chinese dominance, EV sales, the rise of plug-in hybrids, how governments impact the markets plus nickel, graphite, manganese, cobalt & more!Read the Battery Materials Yearbook here All Money of Mine episodes are for informational purposes only and may contain forward-looking statements that may not eventuate. The co-hosts are not financial advisers and any views expressed are their opinion only. Please do your own research before making any investment decision or alternatively seek advice from a registered financial professional.Thank you to our Podcast Partners: VRIFY – Communicate in 3Dgrant@vrify.com GetWet Solutions – Innovative Bladder Tanks Storage for mobile Water storage on your Mine SiteMatt.hall@getwetsolutions.com.au DSI Underground – Ground Support gurushttps://www.dsiunderground.com/contact SMEC Power & Technology – Electrical expertssales@smelectrical.com.au Anytime Exploration Services – Exploration workers, equipment, core cutting/storage + much moreseamus@anytimees.com KCA Site Services – Underground mining machineadmin@kcasiteservices.com.au Brooks Airways – Perth's leading charter flight operatorsops@brooksairways.com K-Drill – Safe, reliable, and productive surface RC drilling ryan@k-drill.com.au Buy your Money of Mine MERCH here Join our exclusive Facebook Group for the Money Miners and request access to the Hooteroo chat group. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter HOOTEROO HERALD Money of Mine on YouTube Money of Mine on Twitter(0:00:00)Introduction(0:01:45)Why were lithium predictions so wrong in 2023(0:04:32)The story of lithium inventories (0:08:39)Chinese lepidolites changing the game(0:15:16)Incentive price doesn't equal breakeven price(0:19:06)Chaning conversions costs for lithium(0:22:19)How with China's EV domination play out(0:28:32)The massive role of governments in Evs(0:31:45)Is the consensus EV sales forecast wrong?(0:35:15)Plug-In Hybrids the big growth market(0:42:33)Will we see a nickel green premium(0:48:59)Will the EU support the manganese market(0:50:39)Graphite market - Flake vs Spherical(0:55:12)Does cobalt have a future in batteries(0:59:11)Under-rated vs Over-rated

On February 22, 2024, Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI | OTC: NILIF | FRA: DJ5C) reported its latest maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) that positions the Nevada North Project as the highest grade lithium clay resource in the United States with 4.7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent at 2,839 ppm Lithium at a 1,250 ppm cutoff.President and CEO Greg Reimer explains the details for investors to understand how this is a huge positive development for Surge Battery Metals, especially as the MRE reveals that there is significant expansion potential for Nevada North.For more details, visit: https://surgebatterymetals.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/1llvBs1YtvIAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Freight Market Analysis: Uranium, Spreads, Dry Freight and Battery MetalsHello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Fernanda and in this episode of Freight Up, I'm joined by Davide, the newest member of the "Freight Up" team. We're going to explore the intricate world of freight and commodities. From the dry freight market to battery metals, we cover a wide range of topics. We'll discuss China's economy, iron ore demand, mining developments, and uranium, shedding light on the market movements in various freight indexes. Davide offers valuable insights on the battery metals market, including recent price movements, policy impacts, and future growth prospects. We also have our senior technical analyst Ed Hutton on with us sharing his expertise on the dry freight market, delving into market volatility, spreads, and potential bullish signals. It's a content-packed episode that you don't want to miss on "Freight Up".Timestamps00:00 China's economy experiences deflation, PBOC takes action.03:54 Indexes show gains and some decreases.08:36 Physical market importance grows, derivatives on debt launch.09:56 European Commission forecasts significant rise in demand.14:21 Historical spreads and futures indicate bullish outlook.17:59 Shipping market spreads overexposed, potential imbalance.19:43 Market needs rebalance, spreads signal overexposure.

Battery metals are what underpin the technologies that underpin the world's energy transition; however, investor capital has been focused on the shiny objects downstream like electric vehicles and solar panels. We believe some of the best growth opportunities can be found in the battery metals sector and at far more reasonable valuations than electric vehicle manufacturers. We've brought together a stellar lineup of management teams, strategists and investors to highlight the compelling opportunities in the sector: copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, vanadium and more. 2:16 Tracy Shuchart, CEO/Founder & Chief Market Strategist | Hill Tower Resource Advisors 15:27 Mark Selby, CEO & Director | Canada Nickel 30:05 John Ciampaglia, CEO & Senior Managing Partner | Sprott Asset Management 48:29 Christian Easterday, CEO & Managing Director | Hot Chili Ltd 1:05:45 Aurora Davidson, CEO | Amerigo 1:23:51 Mark Brennan, Executive Chairman & Founder | Ascendant Resources 1:35:51 Blake Hylands, CEO | Lithium Ionic 1:51:56 Dale Ginn, CEO & Director | Lithium One 1:58:16 Adam Webb, Product Director | Benchmark Mineral Intelligence 2:12:35 Robert McEwen, Executive Chairman & Chief Owner | McEwen Mining 2:34:57 Closing Notes LEAD PARTNERS: Hill Tower Resource Advisors: https://hilltowerresourceadvisors.com/ Canada Nickel: https://canadanickel.com/ Sprott: https://sprottetfs.com/ Grizzle Research & Quant: https://grizzleresearch.substack.com/ COMPANIES: Canada Nickel: https://canadanickel.com/ Hot Chili: https://www.hotchili.net.au/ Amerigo: https://www.amerigoresources.com/ Ascendant Resources: https://www.ascendantresources.com/ Lithium Ionic: https://lithiumionic.com/ Lithium One: https://www.lithiumonemetals.com/ McEwen Mining: https://mcewenmining.com/ Subscribe to receive Grizzle's free investment research on battery metals: https://grizzleresearch.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @thomasg_grizzle @scottw_grizzle @grizzlemedia ​ #lithum #nickel #copper

Who prices Lithium today and who will trade it in the future? In this episode we dive back into the Lithium supply chains. What forms of Lithium are traded and how are contracts structured and priced? What efforts are the exchanges making to create liquidity and risk management tools and will the trading houses of today dominate Lithium trading in the future? Our guests are Simons Moores, founder and CEO, and Caspar Rawles,Chief Data Officer, at Benchmark Minerals Intelligence, the independent price reporting agency and consultancy focused on battery metals. 

U.S. lawmakers met this week to discuss how to combat the use of child labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's cobalt mining sector which they claim is largely controlled by Chinese mining companies. The issue is part of a larger debate over what the U.S. needs to do to better compete with the Chinese around the world to secure the critical resources that will power next-generation mobility and technology.The timing of this week's hearings on Capitol Hill coincides with the release of a new report from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) about how African countries can become more engaged in the U.S. clean energy supply chain.The report's authors, Zainab Usman, director of the Africa program at CEIP, and Alex Csnadi, a research assistant in the Carnegie Africa program, join Eric & Geraud from Washington to discuss how they think the U.S. can close the gap with China for access to Africa's critical resources.SHOW NOTES:Read the Carnegie report: How Can African Countries Participate in U.S. Clean Energy Supply Chains?: https://bit.ly/46iXaLNJOIN THE DISCUSSION:X: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @mszeeusman Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouthFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On November 8, 2023, Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI | OTC: NILIF | FRA: DJ5C) announced that its Chairman and Director Graham Harris purchased 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock in the open market, showing his vote of confidence in the future of the company and its Nevada North Lithium Project, and reassuring the market.Graham addressed concerns about the recent struggles in the lithium sector and emphasized that there are no undisclosed material changes in Surge Battery Metal's affairs. He shared that he has witnessed similar market fluctuations before and has successfully overcome them, as seen with his previous involvement in Millennial Lithium, which was acquired by Lithium Americas for US$490 million.Read the news release here: https://surgebatterymetals.com/surge-...Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClxkrU5RFDwAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

“Lithium is the New Oil” says battery metals analyst Frank Nikolic. He is the CRU Group's VP North America, Base & Battery Metals. Frank is focused on providing thought leadership and industry guidance across the commodity spectrum. In particular, he focuses on the energy transition and how firms should respond over the next decade to navigate the challenges and maximize the strategic opportunities it creates. In this interview Frank gives his view on the metals most impacted by the energy transition, dealing with security of supply, environmental permitting hurdles and much more. 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Frank's background 3:00 Which of energy generation, energy storage and transmission, and transportation is lacking in terms of investment? 6:30 Metals most impacted by the move to renewable energy? 8:34 Security of supply 13:00 Environmental Permitting 17:04 Nuclear Power inclusion in the decarbonization of energy 20:16 Cathode metals, which are you most bullish on? 22:00 “Lithium is the new oil” 23:08 Impact of DLE to Lithium market? 29:10 Metal price appreciation versus cost of living 33:30 Oil Super Majors diving into hard rock mineral exploration Junior Stock Review Premium - https://www.juniorstockreview.com/premium-subscription/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product. It is based on opinions, SEC filings, current events, press releases and interviews but is not infallible. It may contain errors and MiningStockEducation.com offers no inferred or explicit warranty as to the accuracy of the information presented. If personal advice is needed, consult a qualified legal, tax or investment professional. Do not base any investment decision on the information contained on MiningStockEducation.com or our videos. We may hold equity positions in and/or be compensated by some of the companies featured on this site and therefore are biased and hold an obvious conflict of interest. MiningStockEducation.com may provide website addresses or links to websites and we disclaim any responsibility for the content of any such other websites. The information you find on MiningStockEducation.com is to be used at your own risk. By reading MiningStockEducation.com, you agree to hold MiningStockEducation.com, its owner, associates, sponsors, affiliates, and partners harmless and to completely release them from any and all liabilities due to any and all losses, damages, or injuries (financial or otherwise) that may be incurred.